| 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 | $49.90 | 5.850% | $52.8192 | $52.82 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.68 | 8.768% | $50.7729 | $50.77 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.67 | 4.697% | $63.5197 | $63.52 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.67 | 5.384% | $147.1898 | $147.19 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.57 | 12.794% | $196.9045 | $196.90 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.66 | 5.557% | $262.478 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.99 | 11.444% | $139.2939 | $139.29 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.14 | $912.9780 | $912.97 | $912.95 | $913.00 | |