| 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 | $50.49 | 4.172% | $52.5964 | $52.60 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.29 | 6.652% | $36.571 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.53 | 6.210% | $104.6487 | $104.65 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.89 | 7.599% | $246.2834 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.59 | 8.572% | $98.3554 | $98.36 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.35 | 9.758% | $27.8237 | $27.82 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.28 | 6.602% | $213.5025 | $213.50 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.42 | $779.7811 | $779.78 | $779.75 | $779.80 | |