| 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 | $48.48 | 5.625% | $51.207 | $51.21 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.61 | 10.271% | $69.0407 | $69.04 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.53 | 11.233% | $28.3978 | $28.40 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.85 | 10.588% | $264.1394 | $264.14 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.81 | 7.232% | $223.9111 | $223.91 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.30 | 13.241% | $27.5176 | $27.52 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.80 | 12.605% | $106.7495 | $106.75 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.38 | $770.9631 | $770.97 | $770.95 | $770.80 | |