| 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 | $47.49 | 10.549% | $52.4997 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.92 | 11.668% | $148.4291 | $148.43 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.71 | 5.487% | $257.0824 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.54 | 8.436% | $47.213 | $47.21 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.57 | 12.113% | $218.1383 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.83 | 9.559% | $189.3508 | $189.35 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.67 | 8.330% | $162.1375 | $162.14 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.73 | $1,074.8508 | $1,074.85 | $1,074.90 | $1,074.80 | |