| 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 | $48.64 | 5.836% | $51.4786 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.36 | 12.679% | $280.9764 | $280.98 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.62 | 8.539% | $177.5915 | $177.59 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.89 | 4.682% | $134.9246 | $134.92 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.94 | 12.573% | $267.8562 | $267.86 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.76 | 10.658% | $258.6741 | $258.67 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.41 | 8.617% | $173.1464 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,221.62 | $1,344.6478 | $1,344.65 | $1,344.65 | $1,344.70 | |