| 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 | $49.74 | 5.720% | $52.5851 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.91 | 11.508% | $234.0664 | $234.07 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.85 | 4.634% | $144.238 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.49 | 12.618% | $30.9587 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.60 | 11.791% | $103.5185 | $103.52 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.61 | 13.667% | $225.754 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.50 | 13.643% | $180.1242 | $180.12 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.70 | $971.2449 | $971.25 | $971.20 | $971.30 | |