| 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 | $48.82 | 5.450% | $51.4807 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.63 | 12.279% | $79.3027 | $79.30 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.58 | 13.313% | $198.955 | $198.96 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.48 | 9.486% | $222.7821 | $222.78 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.87 | 5.722% | $249.3665 | $249.37 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.90 | 8.287% | $133.0847 | $133.08 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.92 | 4.229% | $64.5386 | $64.54 | $64.55 | $64.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.20 | $999.5103 | $999.51 | $999.55 | $999.60 | |