| 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 | $50.61 | 3.434% | $52.3479 | $52.35 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.87 | 7.504% | $91.2386 | $91.24 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.92 | 8.525% | $73.7102 | $73.71 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.92 | 10.847% | $247.1001 | $247.10 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.32 | 9.120% | $40.7236 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.88 | 3.550% | $159.3427 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.73 | 12.426% | $275.1401 | $275.14 | $275.15 | $275.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.25 | $939.6032 | $939.60 | $939.60 | $939.40 | |