| 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 | $50.91 | 5.400% | $53.6591 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.49 | 11.340% | $115.2258 | $115.23 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.86 | 12.465% | $179.7865 | $179.79 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.91 | 7.160% | $242.0852 | $242.09 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.35 | 3.111% | $252.9828 | $252.98 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.25 | 7.208% | $241.486 | $241.49 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.94 | 9.502% | $246.3138 | $246.31 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.71 | $1,331.5392 | $1,331.55 | $1,331.60 | $1,331.60 | |