| 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 | $50.34 | 4.850% | $52.7815 | $52.78 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.75 | 12.839% | $268.2747 | $268.27 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.88 | 4.239% | $99.9444 | $99.94 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.63 | 6.109% | $50.5397 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.91 | 7.402% | $39.6421 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.63 | 8.652% | $161.4895 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.97 | 4.326% | $124.1166 | $124.12 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.11 | $796.7885 | $796.78 | $796.80 | $796.70 | |