| 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 | $51.68 | 3.440% | $53.4578 | $53.46 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.46 | 8.374% | $8.0847 | $8.08 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.97 | 10.826% | $151.7984 | $151.80 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.81 | 13.874% | $281.0524 | $281.05 | $281.05 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.48 | 4.459% | $221.9545 | $221.95 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.28 | 12.766% | $120.9754 | $120.98 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.62 | 5.792% | $200.6028 | $200.60 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.30 | $1,037.9260 | $1,037.92 | $1,037.95 | $1,038.10 | |