| 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 | $48.69 | 5.738% | $51.4838 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.93 | 3.412% | $122.9879 | $122.99 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.72 | 11.308% | $241.2267 | $241.23 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.73 | 7.327% | $218.6573 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.62 | 5.170% | $93.2017 | $93.20 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.55 | 9.813% | $50.0198 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.34 | 12.541% | $280.6097 | $280.61 | $280.60 | $280.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.58 | $1,058.1869 | $1,058.19 | $1,058.20 | $1,058.20 | |