| 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 | $49.62 | 3.774% | $51.4927 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.38 | 6.727% | $155.1597 | $155.16 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.77 | 10.368% | $11.8866 | $11.89 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.51 | 10.227% | $267.3115 | $267.31 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.96 | 10.236% | $243.5775 | $243.58 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.60 | 5.342% | $128.0959 | $128.10 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.88 | 7.135% | $98.4356 | $98.44 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.72 | $955.9595 | $955.97 | $956.00 | $956.00 | |