| 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 | $50.50 | 6.287% | $53.6749 | $53.67 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.52 | 8.618% | $140.682 | $140.68 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.40 | 3.543% | $211.6419 | $211.64 | $211.65 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.54 | 4.503% | $150.0036 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.69 | 4.543% | $32.0842 | $32.08 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.49 | 11.175% | $120.6138 | $120.61 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.41 | 11.133% | $238.2803 | $238.28 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.55 | $946.9807 | $946.96 | $947.00 | $947.00 | |