| 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 | $50.50 | 4.278% | $52.6604 | $52.66 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.72 | 9.611% | $237.549 | $237.55 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.90 | 10.144% | $178.3231 | $178.32 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.79 | 6.784% | $209.0724 | $209.07 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.76 | 8.333% | $212.0727 | $212.07 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.41 | 12.641% | $63.5408 | $63.54 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.66 | 8.712% | $78.9901 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.74 | $1,032.2085 | $1,032.20 | $1,032.15 | $1,032.20 | |