| 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 | $50.35 | 3.776% | $52.2512 | $52.25 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.35 | 10.599% | $77.8064 | $77.81 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.70 | 4.425% | $21.616 | $21.62 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.90 | 7.374% | $151.29 | $151.29 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.31 | 11.397% | $56.0438 | $56.04 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.45 | 8.206% | $9.1434 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.45 | 6.190% | $99.2346 | $99.23 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $434.51 | $467.3854 | $467.38 | $467.40 | $467.30 | |