| 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 | $49.88 | 5.853% | $52.7995 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.41 | 11.517% | $279.2497 | $279.25 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.72 | 3.839% | $16.3235 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.99 | 9.211% | $254.4507 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.69 | 9.455% | $32.4972 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.37 | 7.796% | $130.832 | $130.83 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.53 | 13.121% | $22.0925 | $22.09 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.59 | $788.2451 | $788.24 | $788.25 | $788.20 | |