| 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 | $49.65 | 4.673% | $51.9701 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.25 | 3.486% | $178.2546 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.84 | 10.253% | $162.998 | $163.00 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.27 | 5.284% | $121.3609 | $121.36 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.75 | 6.539% | $122.2535 | $122.25 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.90 | 6.536% | $58.4883 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.56 | 8.866% | $259.7107 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.22 | $955.0361 | $955.03 | $955.00 | $955.20 | |