| 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 | $50.38 | 4.351% | $52.572 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.96 | 5.219% | $247.2226 | $247.22 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.40 | 13.828% | $281.6105 | $281.61 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.91 | 12.808% | $101.4257 | $101.43 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.47 | 7.340% | $18.7523 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.46 | 11.241% | $189.6214 | $189.62 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.38 | 9.388% | $84.6444 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.96 | $975.8489 | $975.84 | $975.80 | $975.80 | |