| 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 | $50.75 | 3.153% | $52.3501 | $52.35 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.94 | 10.221% | $55.0444 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.92 | 11.463% | $250.7026 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.58 | 13.609% | $146.0785 | $146.08 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.68 | 10.680% | $118.0734 | $118.07 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.50 | 9.861% | $258.7227 | $258.72 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.59 | 10.509% | $23.8589 | $23.86 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.96 | $904.8306 | $904.82 | $904.80 | $904.90 | |