| 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 | $47.51 | 11.604% | $53.0231 | $53.02 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.93 | 11.809% | $14.4569 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.79 | 7.180% | $44.7905 | $44.79 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.35 | 6.404% | $152.5301 | $152.53 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.91 | 3.397% | $209.8029 | $209.80 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.56 | 5.567% | $147.3293 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.92 | 9.210% | $229.2536 | $229.25 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.97 | $851.1864 | $851.18 | $851.20 | $851.20 | |