| 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 | $49.76 | 4.125% | $51.8126 | $51.81 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.34 | 5.653% | $150.3865 | $150.39 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.75 | 3.531% | $217.1563 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.38 | 5.234% | $41.4411 | $41.44 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.71 | 9.765% | $67.736 | $67.74 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.44 | 6.165% | $224.4753 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.50 | 8.473% | $268.4707 | $268.47 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.88 | $1,021.4785 | $1,021.49 | $1,021.50 | $1,021.50 | |