| 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 | $48.80 | 6.542% | $51.9925 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.52 | 9.246% | $70.4855 | $70.49 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.83 | 8.423% | $65.9537 | $65.95 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.46 | 5.596% | $160.9917 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.56 | 9.372% | $10.456 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.57 | 8.629% | $92.9538 | $92.95 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.50 | 7.129% | $240.5046 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.24 | $693.3378 | $693.33 | $693.35 | $693.50 | |