| 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 | 5.263% | $51.2736 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.59 | 7.262% | $49.9734 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.76 | 13.754% | $136.2318 | $136.23 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.47 | 4.516% | $10.9428 | $10.94 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.74 | 9.802% | $106.2225 | $106.22 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.59 | 8.162% | $142.3304 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.77 | 4.341% | $12.2809 | $12.28 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $465.63 | $509.2554 | $509.24 | $509.25 | $509.20 | |