| 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 | $48.29 | 5.818% | $51.0995 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.65 | 4.168% | $5.8855 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.25 | 12.745% | $185.1837 | $185.18 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.33 | 10.573% | $119.7837 | $119.78 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.56 | 4.428% | $38.1789 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.99 | 10.853% | $130.7955 | $130.80 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.36 | 8.700% | $189.5293 | $189.53 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.43 | $720.4561 | $720.46 | $720.55 | $720.50 | |