| 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 | $50.62 | 3.515% | $52.3993 | $52.40 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.41 | 10.357% | $270.8271 | $270.83 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.71 | 12.593% | $84.1182 | $84.12 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.44 | 10.541% | $210.5143 | $210.51 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.39 | 8.726% | $35.2164 | $35.22 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.25 | 7.284% | $37.8176 | $37.82 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.55 | 8.111% | $28.7035 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.37 | $719.5964 | $719.60 | $719.55 | $719.50 | |