| 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 | $50.97 | 3.824% | $52.9191 | $52.92 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.56 | 5.822% | $92.6577 | $92.66 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.37 | 8.545% | $76.3831 | $76.38 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.70 | 3.338% | $64.7929 | $64.79 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.71 | 12.221% | $42.3185 | $42.32 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.63 | 3.517% | $163.1738 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.81 | 13.422% | $217.5547 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.75 | $709.7998 | $709.79 | $709.75 | $709.90 | |