| 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 | $49.93 | 3.833% | $51.8438 | $51.84 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.74 | 8.483% | $196.0722 | $196.07 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.33 | 8.594% | $180.6244 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.56 | 12.237% | $235.2039 | $235.20 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.40 | 12.684% | $238.214 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.34 | 10.513% | $216.9812 | $216.98 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.40 | 3.538% | $37.6878 | $37.69 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.70 | $1,156.6273 | $1,156.61 | $1,156.60 | $1,156.60 | |