| 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 | $47.69 | 6.868% | $50.9653 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.95 | 5.258% | $186.254 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.49 | 5.859% | $161.4244 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.53 | 12.724% | $76.1225 | $76.12 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.99 | 9.266% | $79.7533 | $79.75 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.72 | 6.792% | $48.8253 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.94 | 11.196% | $38.8519 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.31 | $642.1967 | $642.19 | $642.15 | $642.30 | |