| 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 | $49.58 | 3.813% | $51.4705 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.42 | 11.501% | $27.2285 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.98 | 7.466% | $47.2635 | $47.26 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.25 | 7.714% | $92.9033 | $92.90 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.65 | 9.259% | $185.3579 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.46 | 11.262% | $254.1892 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.73 | 13.238% | $29.1361 | $29.14 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.07 | $687.5490 | $687.55 | $687.55 | $687.60 | |