| 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 | $50.80 | 3.237% | $52.4444 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.67 | 9.485% | $62.0451 | $62.05 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.99 | 10.489% | $222.0718 | $222.07 | $222.05 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.44 | 11.500% | $273.6656 | $273.67 | $273.65 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.70 | 3.415% | $114.4804 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.38 | 12.505% | $135.4335 | $135.43 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.31 | 8.206% | $34.9614 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.29 | $895.1022 | $895.10 | $895.10 | $895.10 | |