| 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 | $48.39 | 7.455% | $51.9975 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.46 | 13.712% | $280.2546 | $280.25 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.79 | 8.132% | $128.45 | $128.45 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.67 | 11.772% | $93.5196 | $93.52 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.29 | 13.400% | $152.2849 | $152.28 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.95 | 12.546% | $88.8551 | $88.86 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.88 | 3.462% | $25.7413 | $25.74 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.43 | $821.1030 | $821.10 | $821.10 | $821.20 | |