| 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 | $49.99 | 6.519% | $53.2488 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.50 | 3.762% | $50.3246 | $50.32 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.57 | 4.351% | $239.5586 | $239.56 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.84 | 5.114% | $199.5484 | $199.55 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.31 | 7.645% | $158.5718 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.72 | 13.736% | $279.4721 | $279.47 | $279.45 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.33 | 13.163% | $274.2279 | $274.23 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.26 | $1,254.9522 | $1,254.95 | $1,254.90 | $1,254.90 | |