| 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 | $200.83 | 5.803% | $212.4842 | $212.48 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.74 | 3.628% | $222.5308 | $222.53 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.70 | 6.239% | $210.0345 | $210.03 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.65 | 12.254% | $48.9989 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.83 | 5.804% | $255.8658 | $255.87 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.52 | 4.730% | $53.9569 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.88 | 5.144% | $48.2401 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.15 | $1,052.1112 | $1,052.11 | $1,052.15 | $1,052.10 | |