| 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 | 3.454% | $51.996 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.37 | 12.143% | $93.4936 | $93.49 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.72 | 13.257% | $18.9366 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.55 | 9.248% | $75.982 | $75.98 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.49 | 11.400% | $181.0139 | $181.01 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.56 | 11.192% | $48.4352 | $48.44 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.34 | 8.106% | $117.122 | $117.12 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.29 | $586.9793 | $586.98 | $587.00 | $586.90 | |