| 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 | $47.50 | 9.568% | $52.0448 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.84 | 8.643% | $86.7406 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.32 | 9.398% | $218.0521 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.52 | 12.645% | $264.1751 | $264.18 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.78 | 4.800% | $41.6894 | $41.69 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.41 | 4.264% | $15.0244 | $15.02 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.86 | 13.328% | $49.7057 | $49.71 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.23 | $727.4321 | $727.43 | $727.45 | $727.40 | |