| 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 | $48.37 | 8.366% | $52.4166 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.83 | 8.169% | $69.0443 | $69.04 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.63 | 6.124% | $28.2608 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.49 | 6.709% | $42.1394 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.36 | 8.786% | $240.8087 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.72 | 5.497% | $226.5232 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.63 | 12.253% | $166.8416 | $166.84 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.03 | $826.0346 | $826.03 | $826.00 | $825.90 | |