| 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 | $49.95 | 3.835% | $51.8656 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.51 | 5.327% | $118.5034 | $118.50 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.46 | 13.555% | $227.6324 | $227.63 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.97 | 11.618% | $170.7421 | $170.74 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.51 | 5.589% | $242.3373 | $242.34 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.27 | 4.510% | $12.8234 | $12.82 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.31 | 5.670% | $16.1781 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.98 | $840.0823 | $840.08 | $840.10 | $840.00 | |