| 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 | $49.89 | 4.738% | $52.2538 | $52.25 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.95 | 4.858% | $201.2749 | $201.27 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.98 | 12.789% | $126.3011 | $126.30 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.73 | 4.326% | $75.8763 | $75.88 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.45 | 7.223% | $116.2833 | $116.28 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.29 | 3.571% | $76.9429 | $76.94 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.78 | 3.327% | $178.5284 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.07 | $827.4607 | $827.45 | $827.50 | $827.50 | |