| 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 | $49.69 | 5.137% | $52.2426 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.86 | 7.480% | $214.8095 | $214.81 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.33 | 8.844% | $270.2923 | $270.29 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.55 | 4.714% | $227.8053 | $227.81 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.75 | 8.718% | $192.1591 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.77 | 5.164% | $30.2557 | $30.26 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.57 | 6.529% | $31.5006 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.52 | $1,019.0651 | $1,019.07 | $1,019.05 | $1,019.10 | |