| 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 | $49.44 | 5.156% | $51.9891 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.42 | 9.337% | $243.1874 | $243.19 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.60 | 5.355% | $76.4877 | $76.49 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.40 | 7.799% | $48.9407 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.50 | 7.788% | $261.3859 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.80 | 12.412% | $23.3817 | $23.38 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.70 | 9.785% | $217.0449 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.86 | $922.4174 | $922.42 | $922.50 | $922.40 | |