| 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 | $50.41 | 3.254% | $52.0503 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.85 | 9.417% | $53.4502 | $53.45 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.43 | 13.491% | $238.8191 | $238.82 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.66 | 5.822% | $18.6882 | $18.69 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.34 | 5.613% | $168.2838 | $168.28 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.79 | 5.334% | $235.727 | $235.73 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.53 | 5.187% | $136.2487 | $136.25 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.01 | $903.2673 | $903.27 | $903.30 | $903.30 | |