| 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 | 5.732% | $53.8282 | $53.83 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.56 | 10.542% | $269.2361 | $269.24 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.90 | 3.644% | $183.3462 | $183.35 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.28 | 4.797% | $196.2638 | $196.26 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.91 | 9.440% | $233.0087 | $233.01 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.77 | 11.606% | $207.3305 | $207.33 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.47 | 11.857% | $96.7227 | $96.72 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.80 | $1,239.7362 | $1,239.74 | $1,239.75 | $1,239.60 | |