| 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 | $48.50 | 8.510% | $52.6274 | $52.63 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.32 | 3.677% | $14.8465 | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.45 | 10.595% | $194.0389 | $194.04 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.89 | 5.526% | $159.2282 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.35 | 3.757% | $52.2416 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.77 | 12.613% | $167.5344 | $167.53 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.36 | 5.464% | $68.9313 | $68.93 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.64 | $709.4483 | $709.45 | $709.55 | $709.20 | |