| 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 | $48.75 | 6.598% | $51.9665 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.45 | 7.393% | $42.3665 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.86 | 12.556% | $21.2281 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.44 | 5.720% | $83.984 | $83.98 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.57 | 12.561% | $182.9904 | $182.99 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.26 | 10.761% | $9.1489 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.41 | 9.392% | $207.1994 | $207.20 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.74 | $598.8838 | $598.89 | $598.90 | $598.90 | |