| 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 | $51.81 | 3.461% | $53.6031 | $53.60 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.84 | 5.790% | $172.2684 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.31 | 6.633% | $224.2599 | $224.26 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.81 | 6.425% | $97.7088 | $97.71 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.97 | 10.166% | $185.0458 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.31 | 12.862% | $132.3984 | $132.40 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.99 | 4.848% | $183.4735 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.04 | $1,048.7579 | $1,048.76 | $1,048.70 | $1,048.80 | |