| 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 | $50.74 | 3.421% | $52.4758 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.46 | 12.595% | $154.7731 | $154.77 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.69 | 8.761% | $258.514 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.45 | 6.243% | $183.2161 | $183.22 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.57 | 8.385% | $24.4625 | $24.46 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.25 | 6.326% | $77.8838 | $77.88 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.27 | 10.172% | $197.5053 | $197.51 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.43 | $948.8306 | $948.83 | $948.80 | $948.90 | |