| 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 | $50.39 | 5.162% | $52.9911 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.45 | 12.714% | $139.1454 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.44 | 9.811% | $247.5579 | $247.56 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.27 | 4.553% | $259.5737 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.71 | 6.642% | $172.4508 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.58 | 4.782% | $225.889 | $225.89 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.37 | 3.681% | $153.8315 | $153.83 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.21 | $1,251.4394 | $1,251.44 | $1,251.45 | $1,251.50 | |