| 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 | $50.48 | 3.333% | $52.1625 | $52.16 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.33 | 7.753% | $48.8444 | $48.84 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.86 | 3.627% | $207.1089 | $207.11 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.40 | 9.730% | $269.2774 | $269.28 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.48 | 4.281% | $241.3897 | $241.39 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.69 | 5.543% | $136.8787 | $136.88 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.60 | 9.301% | $94.6547 | $94.65 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.84 | $1,050.3163 | $1,050.31 | $1,050.35 | $1,050.40 | |