| 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 | $49.51 | 3.514% | $51.2498 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.54 | 8.838% | $23.4437 | $23.44 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.35 | 4.867% | $111.5261 | $111.53 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.79 | 13.572% | $8.8473 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.47 | 8.301% | $261.5144 | $261.51 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.47 | 12.589% | $148.0208 | $148.02 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.28 | 7.191% | $32.4574 | $32.46 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.41 | $637.0595 | $637.06 | $637.05 | $636.90 | |