| 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 | $47.27 | 3.218% | $48.7911 | $48.79 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.30 | 11.617% | $8.148 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.86 | 10.754% | $146.0402 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.37 | 11.706% | $249.5177 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.26 | 13.500% | $54.7751 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.56 | 8.794% | $210.5817 | $210.58 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.48 | 4.369% | $134.0933 | $134.09 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.10 | $851.9471 | $851.95 | $852.00 | $851.90 | |