| 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 | $48.93 | 5.303% | $51.5248 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.50 | 8.715% | $187.5334 | $187.53 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.32 | 8.390% | $66.4647 | $66.46 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.31 | 8.701% | $125.3431 | $125.34 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.28 | 5.260% | $237.1297 | $237.13 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.99 | 7.208% | $260.5047 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.28 | 4.627% | $40.0512 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.61 | $968.5516 | $968.53 | $968.55 | $968.50 | |