| 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 | $49.78 | 4.858% | $52.1983 | $52.20 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.47 | 5.356% | $170.1183 | $170.12 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.47 | 5.354% | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.57 | 7.209% | $160.3525 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.89 | 13.728% | $205.7226 | $205.72 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.30 | 11.288% | $30.3816 | $30.38 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.34 | 3.532% | $245.7228 | $245.72 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.82 | $940.8461 | $940.84 | $940.80 | $940.90 | |