| 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 | $51.75 | 7.245% | $55.4993 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.25 | 3.296% | $25.0493 | $25.05 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.32 | 10.460% | $264.3529 | $264.35 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.65 | 5.434% | $135.6408 | $135.64 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.55 | 4.828% | $78.1493 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.35 | 3.494% | $203.2105 | $203.21 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.55 | 8.151% | $238.527 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.42 | $1,000.4291 | $1,000.43 | $1,000.45 | $1,000.30 | |