| 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 | $48.50 | 7.820% | $52.2927 | $52.29 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.89 | 12.549% | $263.2409 | $263.24 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.55 | 10.718% | $224.2593 | $224.26 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.60 | 12.371% | $48.9938 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.67 | 5.629% | $163.3764 | $163.38 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.53 | 6.561% | $124.1755 | $124.18 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.37 | 6.562% | $89.9064 | $89.91 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.11 | $966.2450 | $966.25 | $966.30 | $966.30 | |