| 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 | $50.80 | 3.597% | $52.6273 | $52.63 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.34 | 5.405% | $165.8442 | $165.84 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.56 | 6.623% | $225.5716 | $225.57 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.37 | 7.543% | $58.4711 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.29 | 10.194% | $251.5619 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.80 | 13.444% | $236.8711 | $236.87 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.88 | 12.230% | $158.1096 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.04 | $1,149.0568 | $1,149.05 | $1,149.00 | $1,149.10 | |