| 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 | $45.89 | 13.258% | $51.9741 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.73 | 9.838% | $205.1005 | $205.10 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.51 | 6.726% | $58.1763 | $58.18 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.59 | 7.167% | $182.8162 | $182.82 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.83 | 4.591% | $38.5209 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.56 | 6.534% | $55.9943 | $55.99 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.41 | 9.805% | $169.5499 | $169.55 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.52 | $762.1322 | $762.13 | $762.10 | $762.10 | |