| 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 | $50.56 | 4.544% | $52.8574 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.28 | 8.194% | $84.6943 | $84.69 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.84 | 7.852% | $199.3536 | $199.35 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.78 | 13.470% | $14.5015 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.66 | 5.116% | $66.9168 | $66.92 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.85 | 8.821% | $173.9504 | $173.95 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.36 | 4.190% | $60.8053 | $60.81 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.33 | $653.0793 | $653.08 | $653.05 | $653.20 | |