| 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 | $46.91 | 8.778% | $51.0278 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.97 | 3.287% | $6.1662 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.90 | 7.262% | $268.0477 | $268.05 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.72 | 9.500% | $33.6384 | $33.64 | $33.65 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.44 | 12.229% | $43.1408 | $43.14 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.96 | 9.733% | $77.8665 | $77.87 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.46 | 5.463% | $101.7296 | $101.73 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.36 | $581.6170 | $581.63 | $581.65 | $581.50 | |