| 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 | $48.81 | 4.433% | $50.9737 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.78 | 9.312% | $149.517 | $149.52 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.94 | 7.527% | $261.2261 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.56 | 4.396% | $25.6397 | $25.64 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.92 | 11.837% | $130.7598 | $130.76 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.44 | 9.500% | $203.0568 | $203.06 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.27 | 3.412% | $254.6727 | $254.67 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.72 | $1,075.8458 | $1,075.85 | $1,075.80 | $1,075.90 | |