| 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 | $53.49 | 5.190% | $56.2661 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.74 | 10.835% | $31.854 | $31.85 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.62 | 12.784% | $164.2361 | $164.24 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.47 | 9.695% | $131.0526 | $131.05 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.88 | 13.181% | $276.0258 | $276.03 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.39 | 10.666% | $231.7235 | $231.72 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.77 | 13.612% | $221.2821 | $221.28 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.36 | $1,112.4402 | $1,112.44 | $1,112.45 | $1,112.50 | |