| 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 | $50.47 | 3.596% | $52.2849 | $52.28 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.57 | 3.231% | $252.4721 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.77 | 5.425% | $221.15 | $221.15 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.75 | 5.874% | $137.3715 | $137.37 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.73 | 10.872% | $212.5749 | $212.57 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.63 | 12.594% | $194.371 | $194.37 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.48 | 6.582% | $262.7033 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.40 | $1,332.9277 | $1,332.91 | $1,332.85 | $1,333.10 | |