| 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 | $48.77 | 5.700% | $51.5499 | $51.55 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.94 | 8.319% | $155.9144 | $155.91 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.74 | 9.672% | $8.4886 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.97 | 3.434% | $242.0045 | $242.00 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.93 | 4.736% | $213.5881 | $213.59 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.90 | 6.589% | $78.7693 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.43 | 12.548% | $255.9679 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.68 | $1,006.2827 | $1,006.28 | $1,006.25 | $1,006.30 | |