| 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 | $49.26 | 3.359% | $50.9146 | $50.91 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.45 | 12.825% | $113.3327 | $113.33 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.82 | 6.252% | $251.626 | $251.63 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.65 | 4.510% | $202.3836 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.83 | 8.739% | $229.2544 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.43 | 9.154% | $31.0325 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.37 | 5.608% | $184.1487 | $184.15 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.81 | $1,062.6925 | $1,062.68 | $1,062.75 | $1,062.60 | |