| 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 | $49.98 | 4.823% | $52.3905 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.77 | 5.475% | $105.2324 | $105.23 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.25 | 4.624% | $108.0243 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.67 | 7.336% | $130.5957 | $130.60 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.65 | 9.238% | $117.5947 | $117.59 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.39 | 8.819% | $198.475 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.66 | 12.780% | $224.0487 | $224.05 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.37 | $936.3613 | $936.36 | $936.40 | $936.30 | |