| 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 | $50.65 | 3.122% | $52.2313 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.58 | 3.347% | $20.2353 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.69 | 12.391% | $255.9031 | $255.90 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.55 | 4.537% | $78.9777 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.45 | 6.216% | $152.3669 | $152.37 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.33 | 13.610% | $115.121 | $115.12 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.70 | 13.185% | $134.3506 | $134.35 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.95 | $809.1859 | $809.19 | $809.20 | $809.20 | |