| 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 | $48.87 | 6.825% | $52.2054 | $52.21 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.62 | 4.348% | $24.647 | $24.65 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.81 | 5.744% | $262.0442 | $262.04 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.41 | 8.696% | $172.1853 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.32 | 3.256% | $100.4887 | $100.49 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.33 | 13.593% | $129.8709 | $129.87 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.34 | 9.739% | $122.1834 | $122.18 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.70 | $863.6249 | $863.63 | $863.65 | $863.60 | |