| 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 | $49.77 | 5.548% | $52.5312 | $52.53 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.39 | 13.132% | $84.1589 | $84.16 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.53 | 11.809% | $236.5096 | $236.51 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.67 | 10.459% | $232.704 | $232.70 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.92 | 12.419% | $160.6692 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.78 | 13.648% | $183.8597 | $183.86 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.47 | 9.804% | $251.9672 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.53 | $1,202.3998 | $1,202.40 | $1,202.35 | $1,202.50 | |