| 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 | $50.35 | 3.183% | $51.9526 | $51.95 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.70 | 3.213% | $16.2044 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.86 | 13.769% | $203.4872 | $203.49 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.83 | 13.398% | $38.3625 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.36 | 12.495% | $229.8948 | $229.89 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.70 | 13.727% | $96.3268 | $96.33 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.88 | 5.399% | $93.6786 | $93.68 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.68 | $729.9069 | $729.90 | $729.95 | $730.00 | |