| 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 | $52.34 | 3.525% | $54.185 | $54.19 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.56 | 6.458% | $147.5082 | $147.51 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.27 | 10.770% | $62.3303 | $62.33 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.99 | 13.220% | $81.5071 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.50 | 13.126% | $212.1113 | $212.11 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.66 | 13.485% | $273.113 | $273.11 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.98 | 6.334% | $254.117 | $254.12 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.30 | $1,084.8719 | $1,084.88 | $1,084.85 | $1,084.80 | |