| 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 | $50.94 | 3.413% | $52.6786 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.73 | 4.190% | $132.04 | $132.04 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.55 | 9.702% | $188.1938 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.69 | 8.506% | $188.4641 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.74 | 3.393% | $37.9866 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.65 | 11.663% | $92.2895 | $92.29 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.30 | 6.648% | $252.0092 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.60 | $943.6618 | $943.66 | $943.70 | $943.70 | |