| 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 | $50.40 | 3.571% | $52.1998 | $52.20 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.55 | 3.432% | $253.9773 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.80 | 7.543% | $126.6857 | $126.69 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.93 | 8.448% | $32.4585 | $32.46 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.58 | 11.860% | $187.455 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.41 | 11.232% | $147.2823 | $147.28 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.66 | 6.816% | $122.4752 | $122.48 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.33 | $922.5338 | $922.55 | $922.60 | $922.70 | |