| 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 | $45.40 | 6.264% | $48.2439 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.43 | 7.736% | $115.7408 | $115.74 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.83 | 5.468% | $96.8513 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.49 | 3.583% | $60.5857 | $60.59 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.56 | 13.585% | $27.8965 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.47 | 7.501% | $253.1326 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.61 | 8.236% | $58.0253 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.79 | $660.4761 | $660.48 | $660.55 | $660.40 | |