| 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 | $48.67 | 7.720% | $52.4273 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.27 | 3.855% | $60.5163 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.63 | 9.301% | $160.2681 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.87 | 5.140% | $18.7885 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.91 | 9.314% | $274.2798 | $274.28 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.29 | 13.147% | $188.1521 | $188.15 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.71 | 7.469% | $73.8419 | $73.84 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.35 | $828.2740 | $828.28 | $828.30 | $828.30 | |