| 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 | $49.27 | 5.478% | $51.969 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.51 | 6.154% | $185.2493 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.87 | 4.121% | $251.8375 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.98 | 3.378% | $65.1075 | $65.11 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.89 | 7.412% | $57.8843 | $57.88 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.48 | 9.309% | $220.2358 | $220.24 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.40 | 6.351% | $246.0962 | $246.10 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.40 | $1,078.3796 | $1,078.39 | $1,078.40 | $1,078.30 | |