| 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 | $50.36 | 4.527% | $52.6398 | $52.64 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.67 | 8.646% | $140.8813 | $140.88 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.25 | 13.215% | $120.2909 | $120.29 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.98 | 10.278% | $240.384 | $240.38 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.36 | 7.689% | $52.0784 | $52.08 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.72 | 9.777% | $166.5537 | $166.55 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.76 | 6.302% | $99.6688 | $99.67 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.10 | $872.4969 | $872.49 | $872.55 | $872.60 | |