| 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 | $49.79 | 5.400% | $52.4787 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.29 | 13.441% | $230.6142 | $230.61 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.63 | 3.641% | $140.5683 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.48 | 12.107% | $83.4973 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.62 | 12.274% | $266.7855 | $266.79 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.47 | 4.836% | $49.7656 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.44 | 5.666% | $175.8705 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.72 | $999.5801 | $999.59 | $999.55 | $999.70 | |