| 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 | $48.68 | 5.296% | $51.2581 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.27 | 11.790% | $129.9782 | $129.98 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.53 | 3.118% | $17.0454 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.93 | 13.491% | $44.182 | $44.18 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.76 | 13.303% | $260.325 | $260.33 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.49 | 5.270% | $55.2562 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.76 | 5.369% | $147.2637 | $147.26 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.42 | $705.3086 | $705.32 | $705.35 | $705.40 | |