| 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 | $47.88 | 9.649% | $52.4999 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.99 | 7.655% | $87.1898 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.80 | 10.176% | $54.8676 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.28 | 11.122% | $106.9883 | $106.99 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.62 | 12.359% | $82.7187 | $82.72 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.61 | 4.354% | $211.4316 | $211.43 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.40 | 9.840% | $213.529 | $213.53 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.58 | $809.2249 | $809.23 | $809.25 | $809.20 | |