| 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 | $49.50 | 3.520% | $51.2424 | $51.24 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.36 | 11.748% | $214.9585 | $214.96 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.68 | 11.213% | $119.7542 | $119.75 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.82 | 10.154% | $48.2695 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.40 | 5.239% | $27.7831 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.93 | 4.697% | $19.8191 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.43 | 10.630% | $77.9167 | $77.92 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.12 | $559.7435 | $559.74 | $559.70 | $559.80 | |