| 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 | $44.75 | 13.686% | $50.8745 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.57 | 3.252% | $180.247 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.62 | 6.303% | $115.4663 | $115.47 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.34 | 12.755% | $189.8118 | $189.81 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.43 | 10.189% | $232.9726 | $232.97 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.30 | 3.505% | $205.2504 | $205.25 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.50 | 5.317% | $176.406 | $176.41 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.51 | $1,151.0286 | $1,151.03 | $1,150.95 | $1,151.10 | |