| 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 | $50.48 | 3.471% | $52.2322 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.71 | 9.694% | $172.9984 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.84 | 5.649% | $178.3778 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.25 | 6.415% | $70.4999 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.77 | 12.120% | $169.0433 | $169.04 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.70 | 6.486% | $167.9284 | $167.93 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.69 | 3.241% | $61.6246 | $61.62 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.44 | $872.7046 | $872.70 | $872.75 | $872.60 | |