| 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 | $50.55 | 3.821% | $52.4815 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.43 | 9.682% | $60.7967 | $60.80 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.33 | 13.221% | $15.0924 | $15.09 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.42 | 7.542% | $103.692 | $103.69 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.26 | 7.729% | $168.3373 | $168.34 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.81 | 12.867% | $110.3952 | $110.40 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.47 | 11.374% | $274.5035 | $274.50 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.27 | $785.2986 | $785.30 | $785.35 | $785.30 | |