| 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 | $48.28 | 7.700% | $51.9976 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.35 | 11.692% | $60.7046 | $60.70 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.67 | 7.708% | $33.034 | $33.03 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.35 | 13.381% | $112.644 | $112.64 | $112.65 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.62 | 12.236% | $207.2101 | $207.21 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.41 | 8.118% | $226.4099 | $226.41 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.62 | 9.780% | $156.5682 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.30 | $848.5684 | $848.56 | $848.55 | $848.50 | |