| 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 | $48.48 | 7.744% | $52.2343 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.62 | 3.235% | $56.387 | $56.39 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.79 | 6.795% | $15.795 | $15.80 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.59 | 8.466% | $213.2333 | $213.23 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.52 | 10.686% | $162.1771 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.64 | 7.458% | $251.0649 | $251.06 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.59 | 8.287% | $207.4671 | $207.47 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.23 | $958.3587 | $958.36 | $958.40 | $958.40 | |