| 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 | $48.52 | 6.125% | $51.4919 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.80 | 3.225% | $246.5013 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.39 | 9.294% | $141.4155 | $141.42 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.43 | 6.406% | $31.3153 | $31.32 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.64 | 10.744% | $269.8167 | $269.82 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.53 | 10.490% | $275.7057 | $275.71 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.71 | 4.444% | $186.6519 | $186.65 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.02 | $1,202.8983 | $1,202.91 | $1,202.85 | $1,202.90 | |