| 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 | $47.50 | 5.290% | $50.0128 | $50.01 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.79 | 9.135% | $256.2381 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.82 | 4.799% | $62.6908 | $62.69 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.99 | 12.343% | $272.9823 | $272.98 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.56 | 5.847% | $199.5851 | $199.59 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.97 | 8.680% | $168.4214 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.96 | 3.384% | $211.8958 | $211.90 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.59 | $1,221.8263 | $1,221.83 | $1,221.85 | $1,221.80 | |