| 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 | $50.78 | 3.782% | $52.7005 | $52.70 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.42 | 5.500% | $108.0531 | $108.05 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.43 | 3.701% | $95.8508 | $95.85 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.96 | 4.589% | $85.7211 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.79 | 9.745% | $239.0136 | $239.01 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.94 | 9.692% | $234.6751 | $234.68 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.53 | 11.802% | $37.4872 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.85 | $853.5014 | $853.50 | $853.50 | $853.60 | |