| 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 | $237.71 | 6.232% | $252.5241 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.29 | 6.789% | $49.4326 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.46 | 12.291% | $58.9079 | $58.91 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.58 | 4.849% | $189.3363 | $189.34 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.83 | 10.703% | $204.6124 | $204.61 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.65 | 4.444% | $160.4782 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.90 | 3.373% | $209.7438 | $209.74 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.42 | $1,125.0353 | $1,125.03 | $1,125.05 | $1,124.90 | |