| 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 | $47.87 | 5.324% | $50.4186 | $50.42 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.25 | 9.865% | $74.9829 | $74.98 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.71 | 4.599% | $102.2037 | $102.20 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.67 | 10.619% | $192.112 | $192.11 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.30 | 5.548% | $8.7605 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.39 | 3.701% | $96.8464 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.83 | 3.450% | $158.1026 | $158.10 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.02 | $683.4267 | $683.42 | $683.40 | $683.40 | |