| 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 | $50.30 | 3.464% | $52.0424 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.51 | 7.259% | $114.2416 | $114.24 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.44 | 9.201% | $158.8219 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.30 | 5.237% | $88.7148 | $88.71 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.65 | 7.476% | $87.7542 | $87.75 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.90 | 13.840% | $135.3558 | $135.36 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.89 | 5.702% | $264.1387 | $264.14 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.99 | $901.0694 | $901.06 | $901.05 | $901.00 | |