| 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 | $47.85 | 9.624% | $52.4551 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.38 | 9.779% | $147.521 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.56 | 8.422% | $155.6506 | $155.65 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.76 | 7.243% | $25.4809 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.49 | 4.430% | $38.1065 | $38.11 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.77 | 5.713% | $87.4987 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.54 | 6.392% | $261.2349 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.35 | $767.9477 | $767.95 | $767.95 | $768.00 | |