| 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 | $48.93 | 13.388% | $55.4807 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.33 | 7.768% | $16.5208 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.81 | 9.354% | $104.7721 | $104.77 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.94 | 9.660% | $52.571 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.42 | 13.565% | $248.0487 | $248.05 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.53 | 5.583% | $142.0408 | $142.04 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.78 | 12.184% | $253.289 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.74 | $872.7231 | $872.72 | $872.70 | $872.70 | |