| 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 | $48.94 | 8.547% | $53.1229 | $53.12 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.85 | 12.411% | $87.512 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.87 | 4.426% | $80.2723 | $80.27 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.32 | 13.375% | $214.6416 | $214.64 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.63 | 11.686% | $30.8588 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.50 | 11.459% | $32.8804 | $32.88 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.69 | 7.186% | $148.6563 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.80 | $647.9443 | $647.94 | $647.90 | $648.00 | |