| 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 | $49.93 | 4.651% | $52.2522 | $52.25 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.91 | 3.417% | $145.7249 | $145.72 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.61 | 12.440% | $266.0443 | $266.04 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.85 | 12.815% | $229.9734 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.79 | 6.257% | $226.1043 | $226.10 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.66 | 11.302% | $110.9236 | $110.92 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.56 | 3.734% | $219.4597 | $219.46 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.31 | $1,250.4824 | $1,250.46 | $1,250.40 | $1,250.50 | |