| 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 | $49.60 | 6.843% | $52.9941 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.29 | 7.408% | $20.719 | $20.72 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.66 | 12.489% | $81.7345 | $81.73 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.55 | 10.629% | $231.8231 | $231.82 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.79 | 9.467% | $14.0008 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.84 | 12.634% | $281.4048 | $281.40 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.68 | 12.390% | $119.8977 | $119.90 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.41 | $802.5740 | $802.56 | $802.55 | $802.50 | |