| 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 | 5.845% | $52.478 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.33 | 11.650% | $89.6884 | $89.69 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.65 | 7.589% | $180.373 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.93 | 12.558% | $176.6373 | $176.64 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.79 | 9.690% | $216.9559 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.29 | 12.746% | $250.6231 | $250.62 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.61 | 13.543% | $245.9455 | $245.95 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.18 | $1,212.7012 | $1,212.71 | $1,212.70 | $1,212.70 | |