| 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 | $50.25 | 3.175% | $51.8454 | $51.85 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.26 | 12.733% | $106.2621 | $106.26 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.31 | 9.656% | $194.4311 | $194.43 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.71 | 6.367% | $264.5454 | $264.55 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.52 | 10.615% | $14.9551 | $14.96 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.54 | 6.199% | $9.0694 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.36 | 7.590% | $32.6643 | $32.66 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.95 | $673.7728 | $673.78 | $673.75 | $673.80 | |