| 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 | $51.28 | 5.435% | $54.0671 | $54.07 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.97 | 5.241% | $144.1486 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.87 | 3.470% | $228.5342 | $228.53 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.74 | 5.717% | $193.1872 | $193.19 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.67 | 6.460% | $55.0079 | $55.01 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.95 | 12.498% | $188.9404 | $188.94 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.42 | 10.867% | $242.1557 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.90 | $1,106.0411 | $1,106.05 | $1,106.05 | $1,106.00 | |