| 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 | $50.30 | 4.263% | $52.4443 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.26 | 3.326% | $27.1334 | $27.13 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.91 | 4.758% | $111.9968 | $112.00 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.68 | 6.711% | $158.6579 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.58 | 7.450% | $9.2192 | $9.22 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.45 | 13.379% | $231.8034 | $231.80 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.42 | 3.241% | $57.2162 | $57.22 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.60 | $648.4712 | $648.47 | $648.45 | $648.40 | |