| 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 | $50.50 | 3.447% | $52.2407 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.97 | 11.612% | $24.5212 | $24.52 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.49 | 6.624% | $210.5717 | $210.57 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.54 | 12.819% | $179.9914 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.94 | 5.634% | $24.2324 | $24.23 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.75 | 7.372% | $243.466 | $243.47 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.41 | 9.847% | $9.2381 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.60 | $744.2615 | $744.26 | $744.25 | $744.20 | |