| 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 | $48.95 | 4.210% | $51.0108 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.36 | 3.626% | $29.3883 | $29.39 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.33 | 11.380% | $25.985 | $25.99 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.82 | 6.656% | $42.4704 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.66 | 12.744% | $251.0358 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.63 | 12.187% | $79.2377 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.47 | 9.708% | $111.3207 | $111.32 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.22 | $590.4487 | $590.46 | $590.45 | $590.40 | |