| 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 | $46.52 | 8.874% | $50.6482 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.90 | 11.724% | $114.964 | $114.96 | $114.95 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.91 | 12.635% | $239.8112 | $239.81 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.71 | 9.518% | $257.0497 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.41 | 12.506% | $31.963 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.50 | 5.477% | $261.0556 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.76 | 5.698% | $94.8745 | $94.87 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.71 | $1,050.3662 | $1,050.36 | $1,050.30 | $1,050.40 | |