| 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 | $48.75 | 11.845% | $54.5244 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.82 | 12.874% | $281.9818 | $281.98 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.27 | 7.659% | $22.8991 | $22.90 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.46 | 5.169% | $108.8078 | $108.81 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.75 | 8.655% | $152.9319 | $152.93 | $152.95 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.51 | 6.787% | $8.0197 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.62 | 5.803% | $29.2228 | $29.22 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.18 | $658.3875 | $658.38 | $658.35 | $658.30 | |