| 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 | $45.80 | 13.517% | $51.9908 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.86 | 4.769% | $58.524 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.39 | 13.811% | $52.7969 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.90 | 5.344% | $242.1859 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.35 | 3.522% | $84.2151 | $84.22 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.89 | 13.108% | $282.6456 | $282.65 | $282.65 | $282.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.71 | 3.485% | $143.544 | $143.54 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.90 | $915.9023 | $915.91 | $915.90 | $915.80 | |