| 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 | $49.38 | 4.284% | $51.4954 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.81 | 11.813% | $193.224 | $193.22 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.77 | 13.549% | $112.1523 | $112.15 | $112.15 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.84 | 4.168% | $252.9616 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.78 | 11.781% | $241.201 | $241.20 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.37 | 3.848% | $99.0398 | $99.04 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.37 | 5.106% | $19.308 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.32 | $969.3821 | $969.38 | $969.35 | $969.40 | |