| 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 | $53.26 | 5.460% | $56.168 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.77 | 4.583% | $197.4213 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.51 | 12.621% | $278.7482 | $278.75 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.74 | 11.191% | $197.6309 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.34 | 8.584% | $36.2019 | $36.20 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.43 | 12.812% | $245.2871 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.75 | 13.322% | $177.6322 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.80 | $1,189.0896 | $1,189.09 | $1,189.10 | $1,189.00 | |