| 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 | $50.51 | 3.554% | $52.3051 | $52.31 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.34 | 8.430% | $91.4499 | $91.45 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.35 | 7.521% | $175.6356 | $175.64 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.76 | 7.573% | $125.6022 | $125.60 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.45 | 9.361% | $25.6452 | $25.65 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.33 | 8.629% | $100.2972 | $100.30 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.79 | 10.831% | $20.8251 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.53 | $591.7603 | $591.78 | $591.80 | $591.60 | |