| 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 | $50.75 | 4.261% | $52.9125 | $52.91 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.66 | 12.494% | $170.6084 | $170.61 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.89 | 3.181% | $232.0438 | $232.04 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.36 | 8.524% | $9.0726 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.75 | 4.309% | $170.806 | $170.81 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.51 | 5.225% | $157.3219 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.69 | 6.392% | $167.7695 | $167.77 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.61 | $960.5347 | $960.53 | $960.45 | $960.50 | |