| 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 | $49.82 | 3.515% | $51.5712 | $51.57 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.73 | 11.319% | $114.358 | $114.36 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.48 | 3.828% | $97.0584 | $97.06 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.83 | 5.247% | $227.1546 | $227.15 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.59 | 11.451% | $236.9337 | $236.93 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.58 | 9.847% | $81.9239 | $81.92 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.85 | 9.732% | $239.0512 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.88 | $1,048.0510 | $1,048.04 | $1,048.00 | $1,048.20 | |