| 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 | $49.27 | 5.375% | $51.9183 | $51.92 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.63 | 5.725% | $30.2691 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.81 | 5.370% | $262.1711 | $262.17 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.45 | 9.713% | $165.0632 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.85 | 8.407% | $187.3815 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.30 | 11.411% | $23.7305 | $23.73 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.31 | 4.697% | $51.6261 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.62 | $772.1598 | $772.16 | $772.15 | $772.20 | |