| 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 | $48.97 | 6.542% | $52.1736 | $52.17 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.38 | 6.636% | $130.5011 | $130.50 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.66 | 13.753% | $218.019 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.90 | 9.688% | $19.6342 | $19.63 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.67 | 3.822% | $84.7914 | $84.79 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.79 | 4.333% | $73.8573 | $73.86 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.64 | 7.666% | $260.1641 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.01 | $839.1407 | $839.13 | $839.10 | $839.20 | |