| 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 | $49.59 | 3.847% | $51.4977 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.41 | 6.578% | $242.369 | $242.37 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.57 | 13.865% | $158.9214 | $158.92 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.46 | 9.186% | $246.1708 | $246.17 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.72 | 3.445% | $161.0846 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.40 | 5.610% | $80.686 | $80.69 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.82 | 4.825% | $148.6628 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.97 | $1,089.3923 | $1,089.39 | $1,089.35 | $1,089.50 | |