| 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 | $49.62 | 6.485% | $52.8379 | $52.84 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.97 | 12.538% | $53.9845 | $53.98 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.69 | 4.247% | $221.7229 | $221.72 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.81 | 9.693% | $62.3166 | $62.32 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.40 | 10.213% | $190.0072 | $190.01 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.34 | 5.305% | $12.9946 | $12.99 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.31 | 5.724% | $185.3447 | $185.34 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.14 | $779.2084 | $779.20 | $779.20 | $779.10 | |