| 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 | $47.32 | 9.868% | $51.9895 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.98 | 8.849% | $271.0122 | $271.01 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.72 | 9.316% | $157.109 | $157.11 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.76 | 8.512% | $51.8253 | $51.83 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.88 | 7.696% | $190.4927 | $190.49 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.30 | 13.405% | $11.6807 | $11.68 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.86 | 13.395% | $49.735 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.82 | $783.8444 | $783.85 | $783.90 | $783.80 | |