| 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 | $49.67 | 6.356% | $52.827 | $52.83 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.97 | 12.130% | $248.895 | $248.90 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.28 | 11.332% | $31.4847 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.53 | 9.195% | $6.0385 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.32 | 3.719% | $249.2575 | $249.26 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.40 | 4.352% | $226.8612 | $226.86 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.85 | 6.690% | $68.1216 | $68.12 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.02 | $883.4855 | $883.49 | $883.50 | $883.50 | |