| 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 | $50.50 | 3.812% | $52.4251 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.81 | 6.319% | $65.7158 | $65.72 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.66 | 3.869% | $7.9564 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.97 | 11.371% | $110.2239 | $110.22 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.46 | 11.649% | $266.2382 | $266.24 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.53 | 13.834% | $27.9235 | $27.92 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.42 | 9.679% | $52.0098 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.35 | $582.4927 | $582.50 | $582.45 | $582.40 | |