| 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 | $50.38 | 3.142% | $51.9629 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.29 | 4.153% | $69.043 | $69.04 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.96 | 8.430% | $24.8955 | $24.90 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.29 | 13.388% | $51.3534 | $51.35 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.43 | 11.217% | $171.7524 | $171.75 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.59 | 6.652% | $130.7447 | $130.74 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.41 | 11.192% | $53.828 | $53.83 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.35 | $553.5799 | $553.57 | $553.60 | $553.60 | |