| 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 | $50.45 | 3.590% | $52.2612 | $52.26 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.36 | 4.445% | $178.977 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.46 | 13.246% | $170.3899 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.58 | 13.361% | $16.528 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.43 | 11.290% | $76.1557 | $76.16 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.57 | 13.267% | $280.4151 | $280.42 | $280.40 | $280.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.58 | 11.626% | $85.4832 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.43 | $860.2101 | $860.22 | $860.25 | $860.30 | |