| 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 | $47.30 | 8.312% | $51.2316 | $51.23 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.46 | 8.416% | $37.3602 | $37.36 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.36 | 9.615% | $37.6637 | $37.66 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.59 | 4.156% | $177.6797 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.85 | 12.866% | $157.8431 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.63 | 5.482% | $60.7893 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.95 | 8.810% | $44.5577 | $44.56 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.14 | $567.1253 | $567.12 | $567.15 | $567.20 | |