| 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 | $48.94 | 4.741% | $51.2602 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.87 | 8.517% | $8.5403 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.85 | 9.805% | $53.6397 | $53.64 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.85 | 12.635% | $260.0179 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.82 | 5.340% | $127.2718 | $127.27 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.80 | 9.638% | $131.3463 | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.56 | 7.661% | $39.3609 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.69 | $671.4371 | $671.44 | $671.40 | $671.40 | |