| 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 | $48.91 | 5.219% | $51.4626 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.99 | 13.692% | $208.045 | $208.05 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.68 | 13.117% | $194.1993 | $194.20 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.63 | 8.413% | $164.3866 | $164.39 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.54 | 8.123% | $207.0988 | $207.10 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.57 | 12.863% | $227.4979 | $227.50 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.70 | 11.177% | $246.4794 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.02 | $1,299.1696 | $1,299.18 | $1,299.20 | $1,299.20 | |