| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $48.79 | 6.730% | $52.0736 | $52.07 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.37 | 12.169% | $109.219 | $109.22 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.46 | 9.853% | $149.9054 | $149.91 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.83 | 3.304% | $225.0271 | $225.03 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.53 | 5.311% | $183.7993 | $183.80 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.55 | 13.702% | $224.6183 | $224.62 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.80 | 3.716% | $140.8463 | $140.85 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.33 | $1,085.4890 | $1,085.50 | $1,085.45 | $1,085.40 | |