| 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 | $49.42 | 5.717% | $52.2453 | $52.25 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.76 | 5.232% | $40.7879 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.28 | 5.654% | $221.1127 | $221.11 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.94 | 8.515% | $85.6617 | $85.66 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.33 | 11.320% | $255.2902 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.34 | 9.772% | $237.4807 | $237.48 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.89 | 12.499% | $240.6241 | $240.62 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.96 | $1,133.2026 | $1,133.20 | $1,133.20 | $1,133.20 | |