| 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 | $50.68 | 3.674% | $52.542 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.78 | 9.449% | $232.8856 | $232.89 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.42 | 6.170% | $244.6369 | $244.64 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.84 | 10.231% | $197.1371 | $197.14 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.53 | 9.764% | $152.0561 | $152.06 | $152.05 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.91 | 10.418% | $201.9656 | $201.97 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.46 | 13.792% | $158.6943 | $158.69 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.62 | $1,239.9176 | $1,239.93 | $1,239.95 | $1,239.90 | |