| 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 | $49.68 | 4.276% | $51.8043 | $51.80 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.78 | 11.778% | $54.5253 | $54.53 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.29 | 12.625% | $226.7029 | $226.70 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.96 | 5.178% | $42.0291 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.32 | 8.740% | $117.7872 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.55 | 6.327% | $174.9611 | $174.96 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.65 | 7.616% | $211.6269 | $211.63 | $211.65 | $211.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.23 | $879.4368 | $879.44 | $879.50 | $879.40 | |