| 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 | $49.38 | 6.313% | $52.4974 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.33 | 10.389% | $228.8695 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.79 | 8.297% | $230.4452 | $230.45 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.57 | 5.397% | $218.7726 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.51 | 7.189% | $136.6767 | $136.68 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.67 | 4.164% | $125.6947 | $125.69 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.89 | 8.476% | $258.0536 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.14 | $1,251.0097 | $1,251.01 | $1,251.00 | $1,251.10 | |