| 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 | $50.49 | 4.807% | $52.9171 | $52.92 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.54 | 9.414% | $29.0385 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.37 | 11.346% | $198.6079 | $198.61 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.56 | 7.131% | $129.1571 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.89 | 7.545% | $252.6125 | $252.61 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.41 | 11.835% | $132.4238 | $132.42 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.77 | 4.839% | $237.7434 | $237.74 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.03 | $1,032.5003 | $1,032.50 | $1,032.45 | $1,032.40 | |