| 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 | $48.69 | 7.552% | $52.3671 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.34 | 8.342% | $241.971 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.74 | 8.844% | $59.5812 | $59.58 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.88 | 8.534% | $264.6927 | $264.69 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.47 | 5.703% | $32.2077 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.31 | 4.589% | $23.3338 | $23.33 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.45 | 10.644% | $198.5507 | $198.55 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.88 | $872.7042 | $872.70 | $872.70 | $872.80 | |