| 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 | $49.27 | 5.599% | $52.0286 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.47 | 13.228% | $74.1304 | $74.13 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.38 | 6.866% | $159.6364 | $159.64 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.60 | 10.170% | $271.6792 | $271.68 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.34 | 8.432% | $122.8968 | $122.90 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.51 | 4.392% | $174.867 | $174.87 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.64 | 10.308% | $194.8481 | $194.85 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.21 | $1,050.0865 | $1,050.10 | $1,050.15 | $1,050.00 | |