| 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 | $49.95 | 5.725% | $52.8096 | $52.81 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.34 | 6.161% | $56.6263 | $56.63 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.30 | 13.713% | $209.5731 | $209.57 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.64 | 12.608% | $170.7588 | $170.76 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.50 | 11.364% | $154.2391 | $154.24 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.86 | 7.174% | $268.8567 | $268.86 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.36 | 6.746% | $128.4795 | $128.48 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.95 | $1,041.3431 | $1,041.35 | $1,041.35 | $1,041.40 | |