| 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 | $50.31 | 4.469% | $52.5584 | $52.56 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.60 | 12.141% | $53.3791 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.80 | 5.676% | $30.4347 | $30.43 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.84 | 11.145% | $251.0099 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.83 | 12.205% | $265.7351 | $265.74 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.33 | 4.339% | $215.2827 | $215.28 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.44 | 5.611% | $101.8512 | $101.85 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.15 | $970.2511 | $970.25 | $970.30 | $970.30 | |