| 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 | $50.84 | 3.114% | $52.4232 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.47 | 3.170% | $238.8076 | $238.81 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.28 | 7.340% | $234.3018 | $234.30 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.57 | 9.496% | $78.3663 | $78.37 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.80 | 7.311% | $153.2401 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.64 | 8.551% | $108.1602 | $108.16 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.86 | 5.249% | $147.2013 | $147.20 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.46 | $1,012.5005 | $1,012.50 | $1,012.45 | $1,012.50 | |