| 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 | $49.80 | 5.504% | $52.541 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.57 | 4.699% | $227.7936 | $227.79 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.68 | 6.444% | $181.6786 | $181.68 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.40 | 7.851% | $9.0595 | $9.06 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.55 | 5.169% | $167.7971 | $167.80 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.91 | 6.114% | $262.0061 | $262.01 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.63 | 6.420% | $150.7226 | $150.72 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.54 | $1,051.5985 | $1,051.60 | $1,051.60 | $1,051.60 | |