| 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 | $47.88 | 8.708% | $52.0494 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.70 | 7.514% | $16.8797 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.33 | 4.245% | $17.0232 | $17.02 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.82 | 12.790% | $52.8083 | $52.81 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.77 | 7.634% | $25.5846 | $25.58 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.75 | 4.824% | $109.8031 | $109.80 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.63 | 6.409% | $259.2442 | $259.24 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.88 | $533.3925 | $533.38 | $533.40 | $533.30 | |