| 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 | $50.54 | 3.783% | $52.4519 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.56 | 5.528% | $101.8978 | $101.90 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.76 | 10.562% | $82.6562 | $82.66 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.63 | 7.196% | $6.0351 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.70 | 7.394% | $204.8004 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.53 | 5.403% | $114.3939 | $114.39 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.79 | 8.666% | $152.9909 | $152.99 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.51 | $715.2262 | $715.23 | $715.25 | $715.30 | |