| 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 | $49.75 | 5.428% | $52.4504 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.48 | 4.577% | $261.9445 | $261.94 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.89 | 12.748% | $236.6468 | $236.65 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.35 | 11.121% | $193.7395 | $193.74 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.94 | 6.598% | $15.9257 | $15.93 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.96 | 13.334% | $40.7549 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.95 | 7.402% | $125.6066 | $125.61 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.32 | $927.0684 | $927.07 | $927.10 | $927.00 | |