| 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 | $50.36 | 4.167% | $52.4585 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.55 | 10.214% | $201.1957 | $201.20 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.95 | 6.369% | $56.3224 | $56.32 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.45 | 10.128% | $248.2836 | $248.28 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.94 | 7.341% | $201.7367 | $201.74 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.41 | 8.440% | $271.5446 | $271.54 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.64 | 13.361% | $254.6542 | $254.65 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.30 | $1,286.1957 | $1,286.19 | $1,286.20 | $1,286.20 | |