| 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 | $49.30 | 5.449% | $51.9864 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.49 | 5.134% | $115.1112 | $115.11 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.38 | 13.462% | $235.2975 | $235.30 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.57 | 10.805% | $68.2226 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.55 | 10.294% | $185.9005 | $185.90 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.71 | 13.709% | $105.4196 | $105.42 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.82 | 6.672% | $87.279 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.82 | $849.2168 | $849.22 | $849.20 | $849.20 | |