| 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 | $49.71 | 5.732% | $52.5594 | $52.56 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.43 | 11.282% | $33.8631 | $33.86 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.25 | 12.605% | $252.5167 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.52 | 8.850% | $172.549 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.73 | 6.361% | $43.3208 | $43.32 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.99 | 12.240% | $177.328 | $177.33 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.36 | 8.863% | $244.245 | $244.25 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.99 | $976.3820 | $976.39 | $976.35 | $976.30 | |