| 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 | $48.79 | 8.285% | $52.8323 | $52.83 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.97 | 7.197% | $52.4944 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.79 | 5.867% | $255.9758 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.65 | 10.775% | $230.0243 | $230.02 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.48 | 3.213% | $168.7326 | $168.73 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.52 | 7.434% | $129.4795 | $129.48 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.38 | 6.845% | $81.6082 | $81.61 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.58 | $971.1471 | $971.14 | $971.20 | $971.10 | |