| 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 | $52.76 | 3.125% | $54.4088 | $54.41 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.81 | 11.787% | $37.7952 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.93 | 12.121% | $84.0123 | $84.01 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.42 | 10.860% | $50.3526 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.97 | 10.440% | $121.4509 | $121.45 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.61 | 6.762% | $13.4627 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.84 | 13.655% | $120.2925 | $120.29 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $435.34 | $481.7750 | $481.77 | $481.75 | $481.90 | |