| 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 | $48.78 | 7.454% | $52.4161 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.73 | 7.800% | $227.1669 | $227.17 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.28 | 3.747% | $6.5153 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.68 | 4.592% | $255.9157 | $255.92 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.55 | 11.381% | $277.9513 | $277.95 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.78 | 13.161% | $273.6007 | $273.60 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.85 | 3.353% | $163.1427 | $163.14 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.65 | $1,256.7087 | $1,256.72 | $1,256.65 | $1,256.70 | |