| 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 | $49.90 | 3.749% | $51.7708 | $51.77 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.72 | 4.189% | $22.6299 | $22.63 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.65 | 6.802% | $168.3734 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.43 | 4.220% | $239.1119 | $239.11 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.62 | 11.378% | $265.7702 | $265.77 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.45 | 6.233% | $75.9035 | $75.90 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.27 | 9.773% | $225.331 | $225.33 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.04 | $1,048.8907 | $1,048.88 | $1,048.85 | $1,048.90 | |