| 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 | $47.49 | 9.479% | $51.9916 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.52 | 11.324% | $176.4708 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.78 | 3.320% | $81.3955 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.66 | 8.408% | $156.823 | $156.82 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.41 | 8.856% | $176.793 | $176.79 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.49 | 7.370% | $76.7588 | $76.76 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.34 | 10.603% | $76.6921 | $76.69 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.69 | $796.9248 | $796.92 | $796.90 | $797.00 | |