| 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 | $50.73 | 5.155% | $53.3451 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.57 | 8.412% | $270.5638 | $270.56 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.36 | 12.531% | $249.0986 | $249.10 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.38 | 4.713% | $79.9798 | $79.98 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.43 | 11.230% | $135.0666 | $135.07 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.40 | 3.121% | $162.3125 | $162.31 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.72 | 12.819% | $164.3998 | $164.40 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.59 | $1,114.7662 | $1,114.77 | $1,114.75 | $1,114.80 | |