| 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 | $90.65 | 8.645% | $98.4867 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.39 | 3.457% | $52.132 | $52.13 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.99 | 13.232% | $129.0732 | $129.07 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.79 | 5.245% | $32.4049 | $32.40 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.47 | 13.509% | $24.3704 | $24.37 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.25 | 8.232% | $172.3595 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.30 | 3.874% | $52.2486 | $52.25 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.84 | $561.0753 | $561.07 | $561.05 | $561.10 | |