| 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 | $48.94 | 5.356% | $51.5612 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.40 | 10.373% | $88.7399 | $88.74 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.43 | 8.793% | $258.3072 | $258.31 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.98 | 11.693% | $14.4978 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.47 | 12.211% | $250.7579 | $250.76 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.62 | 5.747% | $170.9083 | $170.91 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.50 | 10.685% | $169.9015 | $169.90 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.34 | $1,004.6738 | $1,004.68 | $1,004.65 | $1,004.70 | |