| 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 | $47.48 | 9.500% | $51.9906 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.47 | 3.672% | $69.9475 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.55 | 3.846% | $18.225 | $18.23 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.66 | 7.364% | $218.6575 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.61 | 6.759% | $110.613 | $110.61 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.89 | 6.540% | $241.7286 | $241.73 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.36 | 7.722% | $42.3994 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.02 | $753.5616 | $753.57 | $753.60 | $753.50 | |