| 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 | $48.92 | 5.350% | $51.5372 | $51.54 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.38 | 8.641% | $106.881 | $106.88 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.79 | 6.446% | $61.5151 | $61.52 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.71 | 8.874% | $221.7872 | $221.79 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.88 | 4.201% | $231.2012 | $231.20 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.35 | 10.303% | $200.0345 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.60 | 12.646% | $53.6195 | $53.62 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.63 | $926.5757 | $926.58 | $926.60 | $926.50 | |