| 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 | $48.53 | 5.630% | $51.2622 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.70 | 8.718% | $242.115 | $242.12 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.72 | 4.641% | $218.4067 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.69 | 6.124% | $215.1027 | $215.10 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.79 | 11.378% | $270.4146 | $270.41 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.75 | 5.576% | $248.8954 | $248.90 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.80 | 8.802% | $25.8949 | $25.89 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.98 | $1,272.0915 | $1,272.09 | $1,272.05 | $1,272.10 | |