| 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 | $50.58 | 6.256% | $53.7443 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.76 | 4.573% | $102.2306 | $102.23 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.98 | 7.172% | $248.6176 | $248.62 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.74 | 12.832% | $170.083 | $170.08 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.67 | 13.630% | $117.8002 | $117.80 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.43 | 10.417% | $255.5381 | $255.54 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.82 | 7.200% | $258.159 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.98 | $1,206.1728 | $1,206.17 | $1,206.20 | $1,206.10 | |