| 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 | 8.859% | $52.7966 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.58 | 12.607% | $165.0593 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.36 | 13.635% | $34.4996 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.48 | 11.584% | $279.4956 | $279.50 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.41 | 13.388% | $263.5251 | $263.53 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.79 | 11.347% | $236.9353 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.39 | 4.745% | $249.7016 | $249.70 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.51 | $1,282.0131 | $1,282.03 | $1,282.05 | $1,282.00 | |