| 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 | $50.85 | 3.700% | $52.7315 | $52.73 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.97 | 3.319% | $186.9764 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.90 | 6.219% | $204.8965 | $204.90 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.41 | 3.401% | $19.0361 | $19.04 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.41 | 12.290% | $70.0802 | $70.08 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.41 | 3.622% | $184.872 | $184.87 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.92 | 12.251% | $250.2299 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.87 | $968.8226 | $968.83 | $968.90 | $968.80 | |