| 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 | $50.30 | 4.531% | $52.5791 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.90 | 3.625% | $44.4551 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.33 | 12.565% | $165.842 | $165.84 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.28 | 10.795% | $197.5253 | $197.53 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.67 | 12.397% | $63.6954 | $63.70 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.38 | 9.334% | $102.0961 | $102.10 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.42 | 11.370% | $272.2106 | $272.21 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.28 | $898.4036 | $898.42 | $898.45 | $898.40 | |