| 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 | $50.26 | 4.156% | $52.3488 | $52.35 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.66 | 3.422% | $12.059 | $12.06 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.64 | 7.320% | $31.8096 | $31.81 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.70 | 9.708% | $49.0395 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.54 | 11.223% | $86.2423 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.33 | 9.343% | $17.8557 | $17.86 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.58 | 3.474% | $171.3322 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $395.71 | $420.6871 | $420.69 | $420.70 | $420.60 | |