| 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 | $48.88 | 7.778% | $52.6819 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.75 | 9.374% | $64.2572 | $64.26 | $64.25 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.97 | 8.779% | $47.8301 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.99 | 7.657% | $89.3445 | $89.34 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.43 | 4.656% | $43.359 | $43.36 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.71 | 3.488% | $256.3501 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.44 | 5.867% | $8.9352 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.17 | $562.7580 | $562.76 | $562.80 | $562.80 | |