| 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 | 4.410% | $52.9881 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.98 | 8.169% | $228.215 | $228.22 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.72 | 12.486% | $204.4096 | $204.41 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.50 | 10.783% | $10.5244 | $10.52 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.55 | 6.554% | $94.3536 | $94.35 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.72 | 5.616% | $165.5214 | $165.52 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.28 | 13.705% | $116.2975 | $116.30 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.50 | $872.3096 | $872.31 | $872.25 | $872.30 | |