| 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 | $79.49 | 3.815% | $82.5225 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.28 | 9.450% | $189.655 | $189.66 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.97 | 9.362% | $254.7807 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.73 | 8.156% | $195.4703 | $195.47 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.83 | 7.183% | $240.9795 | $240.98 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.53 | 13.756% | $27.9043 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.49 | 12.251% | $57.798 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.32 | $1,049.1103 | $1,049.11 | $1,049.10 | $1,049.20 | |