| 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 | $47.81 | 9.701% | $52.448 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.95 | 6.488% | $139.446 | $139.45 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.91 | 4.654% | $250.0289 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.98 | 3.540% | $6.1917 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.90 | 3.822% | $14.4313 | $14.43 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.69 | 8.352% | $96.0974 | $96.10 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.47 | 7.619% | $180.2295 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.71 | $738.8728 | $738.88 | $738.95 | $738.70 | |