| 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 | $48.50 | 7.175% | $51.9799 | $51.98 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.83 | 7.334% | $85.6847 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.25 | 10.125% | $196.2978 | $196.30 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.41 | 3.121% | $35.4839 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.92 | 12.628% | $84.3809 | $84.38 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.77 | 6.329% | $73.1225 | $73.12 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.83 | 4.236% | $10.2464 | $10.25 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.51 | $537.1961 | $537.19 | $537.25 | $537.20 | |