| 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 | $49.34 | 5.341% | $51.9752 | $51.98 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.40 | 10.840% | $39.2374 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.49 | 8.419% | $194.6013 | $194.60 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.57 | 3.812% | $170.8434 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.66 | 3.120% | $63.5838 | $63.58 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.96 | 12.663% | $146.4168 | $146.42 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.67 | 11.503% | $160.1964 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.09 | $826.8543 | $826.86 | $826.90 | $826.80 | |