| 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 | $47.92 | 8.481% | $51.9841 | $51.98 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.37 | 5.343% | $261.6404 | $261.64 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.91 | 5.808% | $157.5587 | $157.56 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.61 | 11.433% | $43.0243 | $43.02 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.94 | 8.503% | $193.0702 | $193.07 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.99 | 10.533% | $99.4686 | $99.47 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.86 | 13.489% | $275.6194 | $275.62 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.60 | $1,082.3657 | $1,082.36 | $1,082.30 | $1,082.40 | |