| 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 | 5.141% | $52.2656 | $52.27 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.99 | 8.239% | $266.2571 | $266.26 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.28 | 3.257% | $48.8199 | $48.82 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.62 | 6.281% | $31.4804 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.68 | 7.619% | $236.4174 | $236.42 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.50 | 8.466% | $219.6437 | $219.64 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.46 | 3.488% | $185.7196 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.24 | $1,040.6037 | $1,040.61 | $1,040.55 | $1,040.60 | |