| 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 | $48.71 | 7.254% | $52.2434 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.50 | 12.452% | $15.181 | $15.18 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.70 | 9.519% | $248.2796 | $248.28 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.67 | 10.368% | $54.8198 | $54.82 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.51 | 5.220% | $45.7812 | $45.78 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.72 | 12.207% | $83.8411 | $83.84 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.57 | 12.806% | $219.4866 | $219.49 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.38 | $719.6327 | $719.63 | $719.70 | $719.60 | |