| 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 | $49.40 | 5.357% | $52.0464 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.68 | 9.273% | $207.269 | $207.27 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.68 | 7.194% | $68.2611 | $68.26 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.44 | 10.486% | $42.4708 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.76 | 9.811% | $110.6456 | $110.65 | $110.65 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.68 | 9.818% | $41.3794 | $41.38 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.74 | 12.461% | $8.7045 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.38 | $530.7768 | $530.78 | $530.75 | $530.80 | |