| 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 | $49.55 | 5.259% | $52.1558 | $52.16 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.44 | 13.614% | $178.8739 | $178.87 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.44 | 11.406% | $182.082 | $182.08 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.30 | 6.714% | $208.4124 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.85 | 11.242% | $74.3653 | $74.37 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.70 | 8.588% | $240.7396 | $240.74 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.74 | 7.587% | $71.8036 | $71.80 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.02 | $1,008.4326 | $1,008.43 | $1,008.40 | $1,008.50 | |