| 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 | $50.81 | 4.560% | $53.1269 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.93 | 5.835% | $62.3686 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.76 | 7.571% | $186.9154 | $186.92 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.63 | 10.254% | $161.6654 | $161.67 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.91 | 8.458% | $267.7936 | $267.79 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.41 | 7.760% | $235.3586 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.26 | 13.823% | $210.8685 | $210.87 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.71 | $1,178.0970 | $1,178.11 | $1,178.05 | $1,178.20 | |