| 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 | $47.90 | 8.460% | $51.9523 | $51.95 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.90 | 7.535% | $141.8387 | $141.84 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.65 | 12.259% | $272.3965 | $272.40 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.65 | 9.539% | $6.189 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.32 | 7.748% | $20.8169 | $20.82 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.42 | 11.745% | $26.1707 | $26.17 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.35 | 7.124% | $251.0451 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.19 | $770.4092 | $770.42 | $770.40 | $770.40 | |