| 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 | $48.75 | 5.453% | $51.4083 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.37 | 6.147% | $83.1874 | $83.19 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.89 | 12.330% | $30.2055 | $30.21 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.96 | 3.424% | $74.4239 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.71 | 9.609% | $113.6755 | $113.68 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.89 | 10.304% | $52.8246 | $52.82 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.40 | 13.399% | $51.4831 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $422.97 | $457.2083 | $457.21 | $457.20 | $457.20 | |