| 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 | $45.57 | 5.425% | $48.0422 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.50 | 10.834% | $89.2214 | $89.22 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.43 | 9.114% | $273.2542 | $273.25 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.42 | 5.872% | $237.5979 | $237.60 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.34 | 6.143% | $125.6096 | $125.61 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.87 | 5.236% | $258.7438 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.95 | 10.116% | $6.5519 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.08 | $1,039.0210 | $1,039.01 | $1,039.00 | $1,039.00 | |