| 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 | $50.72 | 3.534% | $52.5124 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.88 | 3.407% | $102.2488 | $102.25 | $102.25 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.45 | 9.454% | $250.0477 | $250.05 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.34 | 6.547% | $144.2007 | $144.20 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.79 | 11.462% | $197.0537 | $197.05 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.30 | 13.190% | $44.4837 | $44.48 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.58 | 3.467% | $152.6966 | $152.70 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.06 | $943.2436 | $943.24 | $943.25 | $943.20 | |