| 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 | $50.43 | 3.504% | $52.1971 | $52.20 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.52 | 4.490% | $108.168 | $108.17 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.52 | 12.598% | $204.3879 | $204.39 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.65 | 8.390% | $37.5571 | $37.56 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.94 | 8.533% | $145.3691 | $145.37 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.65 | 12.634% | $250.7796 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.45 | 9.673% | $161.7128 | $161.71 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.16 | $960.1716 | $960.18 | $960.15 | $960.30 | |