| 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 | $50.47 | 3.115% | $52.0421 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.58 | 11.813% | $82.272 | $82.27 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.67 | 4.214% | $22.5832 | $22.58 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.85 | 10.260% | $19.6814 | $19.68 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.80 | 11.146% | $47.5705 | $47.57 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.75 | 13.497% | $261.8943 | $261.89 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.42 | 11.416% | $243.3548 | $243.35 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.54 | $729.3983 | $729.38 | $729.40 | $729.50 | |