| 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 | $50.25 | 4.451% | $52.4866 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.35 | 11.190% | $120.4744 | $120.47 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.77 | 6.472% | $163.722 | $163.72 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.67 | 9.490% | $216.4289 | $216.43 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.64 | 11.460% | $16.3177 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.82 | 3.309% | $234.3255 | $234.33 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.43 | 9.327% | $68.2528 | $68.25 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.93 | $872.0079 | $872.01 | $872.00 | $872.00 | |