| 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 | $48.46 | 8.828% | $52.738 | $52.74 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.74 | 7.707% | $135.4308 | $135.43 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.85 | 3.441% | $38.118 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.51 | 12.663% | $56.9061 | $56.91 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.95 | 13.141% | $50.8569 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.72 | 3.257% | $257.8534 | $257.85 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.30 | 12.571% | $63.3775 | $63.38 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.53 | $655.2807 | $655.29 | $655.30 | $655.30 | |