| 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 | $49.87 | 4.339% | $52.0339 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.95 | 9.869% | $197.7093 | $197.71 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.38 | 8.467% | $254.225 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.66 | 3.433% | $122.7336 | $122.73 | $122.75 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.56 | 9.189% | $42.1033 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.32 | 12.860% | $215.9238 | $215.92 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.76 | 12.372% | $95.2465 | $95.25 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.50 | $979.9754 | $979.97 | $980.00 | $979.80 | |