| 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 | $50.56 | 3.509% | $52.3342 | $52.33 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.47 | 9.869% | $76.326 | $76.33 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.74 | 11.279% | $126.5687 | $126.57 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.31 | 8.644% | $185.0316 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.68 | 9.342% | $74.0027 | $74.00 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.81 | 7.181% | $156.2806 | $156.28 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.65 | 5.267% | $17.527 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.22 | $688.0708 | $688.07 | $688.15 | $688.00 | |