| 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 | $48.52 | 5.450% | $51.1643 | $51.16 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.74 | 4.874% | $259.8148 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.31 | 11.124% | $207.0351 | $207.04 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.80 | 11.838% | $119.443 | $119.44 | $119.45 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.42 | 10.343% | $273.0107 | $273.01 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.89 | 11.522% | $6.5686 | $6.57 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.97 | 8.657% | $82.5467 | $82.55 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.65 | $999.5832 | $999.58 | $999.55 | $999.50 | |