| 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 | $50.31 | 4.121% | $52.3833 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.52 | 10.716% | $38.2192 | $38.22 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.77 | 12.600% | $68.427 | $68.43 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.81 | 9.441% | $151.9151 | $151.92 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.75 | 5.777% | $83.2994 | $83.30 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.52 | 12.471% | $79.3145 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.61 | 3.533% | $86.5639 | $86.56 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.29 | $560.1224 | $560.12 | $560.10 | $560.10 | |