| 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 | $50.26 | 4.180% | $52.3609 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.45 | 4.788% | $52.8655 | $52.87 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.41 | 9.580% | $230.5673 | $230.57 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.47 | 3.358% | $83.1722 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.91 | 12.785% | $139.7519 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.60 | 12.549% | $246.0321 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.78 | 12.260% | $53.6378 | $53.64 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.88 | $858.3877 | $858.39 | $858.35 | $858.50 | |