| 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 | $49.50 | 3.576% | $51.2701 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.36 | 13.764% | $141.4769 | $141.48 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.49 | 8.684% | $74.4377 | $74.44 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.30 | 13.657% | $62.8523 | $62.85 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.31 | 12.191% | $188.8287 | $188.83 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.42 | 13.242% | $216.7678 | $216.77 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.50 | 10.168% | $160.2944 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.88 | $895.9279 | $895.93 | $895.95 | $896.00 | |