| 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 | $48.59 | 5.445% | $51.2357 | $51.24 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.46 | 13.345% | $275.9497 | $275.95 | $275.95 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.39 | 11.242% | $130.587 | $130.59 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.56 | 12.764% | $123.5442 | $123.54 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.47 | 9.356% | $126.2734 | $126.27 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.40 | 13.199% | $232.5107 | $232.51 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.54 | 8.156% | $237.4457 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.41 | $1,177.5464 | $1,177.55 | $1,177.55 | $1,177.40 | |