| 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 | $48.31 | 5.300% | $50.8704 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.95 | 9.785% | $274.4076 | $274.41 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.29 | 5.491% | $126.8951 | $126.90 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.90 | 3.254% | $6.092 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.78 | 5.709% | $260.8687 | $260.87 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.58 | 10.201% | $22.6794 | $22.68 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.56 | 11.692% | $139.1236 | $139.12 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.37 | $880.9368 | $880.94 | $880.90 | $881.00 | |