| 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 | $50.94 | 3.748% | $52.8492 | $52.85 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.54 | 5.487% | $16.3927 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.32 | 12.345% | $185.7288 | $185.73 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.68 | 6.770% | $49.8402 | $49.84 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.57 | 4.840% | $197.6968 | $197.70 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.29 | 11.652% | $95.228 | $95.23 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.79 | 3.275% | $248.6759 | $248.68 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.13 | $846.4116 | $846.42 | $846.50 | $846.30 | |