| 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 | $50.52 | 3.445% | $52.2604 | $52.26 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.48 | 6.679% | $32.5158 | $32.52 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.34 | 6.436% | $187.6892 | $187.69 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.74 | 6.624% | $239.6268 | $239.63 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.60 | 11.544% | $95.4817 | $95.48 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.44 | 10.422% | $41.342 | $41.34 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.81 | 7.153% | $188.3857 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.93 | $837.3016 | $837.31 | $837.35 | $837.30 | |