| 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 | $50.37 | 9.349% | $55.0791 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.49 | 10.643% | $231.786 | $231.79 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.32 | 12.691% | $278.7074 | $278.71 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.99 | 9.287% | $179.2198 | $179.22 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.69 | 13.290% | $200.1721 | $200.17 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.82 | 4.611% | $167.1893 | $167.19 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.77 | 11.430% | $79.9733 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.45 | $1,192.1270 | $1,192.13 | $1,192.10 | $1,192.20 | |