| 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 | $49.97 | 4.593% | $52.2651 | $52.27 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.30 | 5.178% | $35.0243 | $35.02 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.56 | 6.480% | $87.9099 | $87.91 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.97 | 8.578% | $252.9542 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.67 | 11.490% | $201.429 | $201.43 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.32 | 9.566% | $180.0389 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.33 | 7.248% | $154.791 | $154.79 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.12 | $964.4124 | $964.41 | $964.40 | $964.40 | |