| 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 | $51.54 | 3.797% | $53.497 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.35 | 9.856% | $248.6591 | $248.66 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.46 | 12.569% | $51.1739 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.77 | 3.471% | $51.4975 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.29 | 13.859% | $261.0673 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.29 | 6.858% | $256.7691 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.66 | 8.540% | $260.127 | $260.13 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.36 | $1,182.7909 | $1,182.80 | $1,182.75 | $1,182.90 | |