| 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 | $50.25 | 5.170% | $52.8479 | $52.85 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.62 | 4.768% | $210.1856 | $210.19 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.39 | 8.728% | $110.2393 | $110.24 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.92 | 12.629% | $221.789 | $221.79 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.40 | 11.862% | $261.0859 | $261.09 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.84 | 12.261% | $167.0893 | $167.09 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.66 | 13.782% | $142.9785 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.08 | $1,166.2155 | $1,166.23 | $1,166.30 | $1,166.20 | |