| 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 | $48.63 | 7.169% | $52.1163 | $52.12 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.77 | 5.588% | $8.2042 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.34 | 3.825% | $30.4623 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.42 | 5.228% | $166.7022 | $166.70 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.27 | 11.701% | $141.0449 | $141.04 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.59 | 12.167% | $139.7489 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.89 | 13.812% | $161.4878 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.91 | $699.7666 | $699.76 | $699.75 | $699.70 | |