| 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 | $46.76 | 10.693% | $51.76 | $51.76 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.85 | 3.537% | $158.2563 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.39 | 9.163% | $53.9156 | $53.92 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.74 | 5.425% | $45.0586 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.56 | 11.257% | $79.6155 | $79.62 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.98 | 4.684% | $239.7054 | $239.71 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.92 | 8.507% | $53.0816 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.20 | $681.3930 | $681.41 | $681.35 | $681.50 | |