| 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 | $47.50 | 9.472% | $51.9992 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.66 | 11.487% | $248.237 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.57 | 8.185% | $216.9867 | $216.99 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.96 | 4.513% | $210.0293 | $210.03 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.75 | 6.479% | $6.1225 | $6.12 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.79 | 3.499% | $128.1214 | $128.12 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.96 | 10.473% | $155.7227 | $155.72 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.19 | $1,017.2188 | $1,017.22 | $1,017.20 | $1,017.10 | |