| 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 | $52.28 | 3.500% | $54.1098 | $54.11 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.28 | 4.463% | $194.5937 | $194.59 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.93 | 10.107% | $270.7861 | $270.79 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.85 | 13.770% | $23.721 | $23.72 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.71 | 10.125% | $9.5919 | $9.59 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.78 | 12.528% | $171.9203 | $171.92 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.84 | 5.765% | $122.5182 | $122.52 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.67 | $847.2410 | $847.24 | $847.20 | $847.20 | |