| 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 | $49.73 | 5.139% | $52.2856 | $52.29 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.49 | 6.729% | $95.5118 | $95.51 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.54 | 11.658% | $226.1521 | $226.15 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.32 | 9.755% | $38.7655 | $38.77 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.83 | 11.508% | $277.4654 | $277.47 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.85 | 4.619% | $209.0811 | $209.08 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.79 | 9.684% | $68.8706 | $68.87 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.55 | $968.1321 | $968.14 | $968.10 | $968.30 | |