| 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 | $45.58 | 11.817% | $50.9662 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.56 | 9.809% | $8.3016 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.36 | 7.290% | $265.3925 | $265.39 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.49 | 7.244% | $73.4514 | $73.45 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.47 | 6.214% | $51.4819 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.69 | 5.506% | $26.0494 | $26.05 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.71 | 12.171% | $226.2601 | $226.26 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.86 | $701.9031 | $701.90 | $701.90 | $702.00 | |