| 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 | $48.64 | 5.700% | $51.4125 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.37 | 8.452% | $12.331 | $12.33 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.61 | 10.467% | $86.8381 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.89 | 13.648% | $24.8775 | $24.88 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.25 | 13.495% | $138.7476 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.53 | 5.274% | $218.4751 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.61 | 5.713% | $238.4991 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.90 | $771.1809 | $771.19 | $771.25 | $771.10 | |