| 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 | $50.44 | 3.388% | $52.1489 | $52.15 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.65 | 12.552% | $18.7399 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.91 | 5.627% | $24.1991 | $24.20 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.75 | 4.211% | $152.9296 | $152.93 | $152.95 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.79 | 11.380% | $103.3495 | $103.35 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.91 | 3.501% | $222.434 | $222.43 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.95 | 5.870% | $162.9869 | $162.99 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.40 | $736.7879 | $736.79 | $736.85 | $736.60 | |