| 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 | $49.27 | 5.570% | $52.0143 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.38 | 8.826% | $210.4477 | $210.45 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.63 | 7.233% | $196.912 | $196.91 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.87 | 9.698% | $44.8336 | $44.83 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.98 | 3.459% | $97.2308 | $97.23 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.93 | 4.837% | $156.1337 | $156.13 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.46 | 12.872% | $97.5891 | $97.59 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.52 | $855.1612 | $855.15 | $855.20 | $855.00 | |