| 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 | $49.47 | 5.175% | $52.0301 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.62 | 6.832% | $109.631 | $109.63 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.62 | 6.168% | $234.2278 | $234.23 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.71 | 11.580% | $173.7412 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.67 | 8.563% | $215.6821 | $215.68 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.84 | 7.814% | $150.7671 | $150.77 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.60 | 4.403% | $73.7085 | $73.71 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.53 | $1,009.7878 | $1,009.79 | $1,009.85 | $1,009.70 | |