| 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 | $50.99 | 3.399% | $52.7232 | $52.72 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.71 | 12.472% | $39.039 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.98 | 3.247% | $252.9345 | $252.93 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.70 | 12.786% | $188.0143 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.59 | 12.655% | $86.2825 | $86.28 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.86 | 5.353% | $236.8968 | $236.90 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.43 | 8.816% | $127.7826 | $127.78 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.26 | $983.6729 | $983.66 | $983.70 | $983.60 | |