| 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 | $50.50 | 4.556% | $52.8008 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.87 | 7.620% | $78.4227 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.49 | 10.543% | $87.8706 | $87.87 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.39 | 7.733% | $23.0441 | $23.04 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.72 | 11.597% | $69.9936 | $69.99 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.53 | 4.328% | $78.7989 | $78.80 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.52 | 3.188% | $219.2951 | $219.30 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.02 | $610.2258 | $610.22 | $610.20 | $610.20 | |