| 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 | $49.88 | 5.850% | $52.798 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.46 | 4.527% | $30.7937 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.84 | 12.144% | $46.921 | $46.92 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.30 | 5.222% | $200.2375 | $200.24 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.43 | 13.468% | $175.2286 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.88 | 12.319% | $58.2711 | $58.27 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.80 | 5.546% | $52.5619 | $52.56 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.59 | $616.8118 | $616.81 | $616.80 | $616.80 | |