| 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 | $50.54 | 3.458% | $52.2877 | $52.29 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.76 | 9.525% | $119.1194 | $119.12 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.50 | 9.210% | $92.2825 | $92.28 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.58 | 6.481% | $180.5705 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.43 | 8.167% | $43.7319 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.37 | 8.582% | $174.133 | $174.13 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.65 | 11.193% | $24.0733 | $24.07 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.83 | $686.1983 | $686.19 | $686.20 | $686.20 | |