| 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 | $48.40 | 5.350% | $50.9894 | $50.99 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.66 | 12.820% | $109.0518 | $109.05 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.88 | 7.378% | $38.5272 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.60 | 12.435% | $278.3891 | $278.39 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.78 | 4.857% | $225.2119 | $225.21 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.72 | 4.206% | $49.7271 | $49.73 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.99 | 8.210% | $138.498 | $138.50 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.03 | $890.3945 | $890.40 | $890.45 | $890.40 | |