| 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 | $48.97 | 5.157% | $51.4954 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.48 | 12.380% | $242.1564 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.31 | 8.240% | $244.9579 | $244.96 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.70 | 4.150% | $194.4481 | $194.45 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.39 | 4.488% | $181.1717 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.70 | 7.648% | $212.8201 | $212.82 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.99 | 4.615% | $43.9278 | $43.93 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.54 | $1,170.9774 | $1,170.99 | $1,170.95 | $1,171.00 | |