| 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 | $49.32 | 5.741% | $52.1515 | $52.15 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.81 | 6.474% | $89.2359 | $89.24 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.70 | 9.797% | $87.5082 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.51 | 10.538% | $244.8527 | $244.85 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.31 | 10.432% | $31.2633 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.94 | 8.797% | $120.6994 | $120.70 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.77 | 12.497% | $247.2347 | $247.23 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.36 | $872.9457 | $872.94 | $872.95 | $873.00 | |