| 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 | $49.95 | 4.550% | $52.2227 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.35 | 4.863% | $68.528 | $68.53 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.97 | 11.479% | $73.5427 | $73.54 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.99 | 12.495% | $253.1025 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.25 | 12.231% | $90.0654 | $90.07 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.28 | 12.437% | $111.6275 | $111.63 | $111.65 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.33 | 4.767% | $30.7282 | $30.73 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.12 | $679.8170 | $679.82 | $679.85 | $679.70 | |