| 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 | $50.68 | 3.447% | $52.4269 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.60 | 11.819% | $72.2351 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.28 | 9.457% | $14.5359 | $14.54 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.88 | 5.226% | $40.9119 | $40.91 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.66 | 10.127% | $76.7145 | $76.71 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.78 | 13.157% | $184.197 | $184.20 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.86 | 8.225% | $69.1125 | $69.11 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $463.74 | $510.1338 | $510.14 | $510.15 | $510.00 | |