| 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 | $46.96 | 9.738% | $51.533 | $51.53 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.42 | 12.678% | $6.1071 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.45 | 6.119% | $237.1229 | $237.12 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.74 | 7.752% | $13.7276 | $13.73 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.86 | 10.658% | $190.1768 | $190.18 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.76 | 5.185% | $15.5253 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.54 | 9.522% | $65.2094 | $65.21 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.73 | $579.4021 | $579.41 | $579.45 | $579.30 | |