| 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 | $50.37 | 3.576% | $52.1712 | $52.17 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.78 | 6.125% | $80.4215 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.89 | 13.670% | $279.5032 | $279.50 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.69 | 5.373% | $147.1955 | $147.20 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.65 | 10.461% | $49.3208 | $49.32 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.89 | 11.736% | $62.4493 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.74 | 9.695% | $51.2714 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.01 | $722.3329 | $722.33 | $722.25 | $722.30 | |