| 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 | $48.74 | 4.647% | $51.0049 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.43 | 4.619% | $41.2513 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.55 | 4.629% | $239.1296 | $239.13 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.68 | 6.304% | $109.1529 | $109.15 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.55 | 12.286% | $96.0607 | $96.06 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.56 | 12.522% | $275.1838 | $275.18 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.33 | 8.807% | $231.0299 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.84 | $1,042.8131 | $1,042.80 | $1,042.85 | $1,042.90 | |