| 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 | $49.87 | 4.363% | $52.0458 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.43 | 9.503% | $78.218 | $78.22 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.38 | 10.301% | $148.2225 | $148.22 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.45 | 5.540% | $88.0731 | $88.07 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.85 | 10.277% | $42.8426 | $42.84 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.55 | 9.686% | $124.5485 | $124.55 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.68 | 8.543% | $261.2413 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.21 | $795.1918 | $795.19 | $795.15 | $795.00 | |