| 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 | $52.39 | 7.224% | $56.1747 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.71 | 8.491% | $126.6198 | $126.62 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.85 | 5.375% | $117.8619 | $117.86 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.92 | 8.430% | $53.044 | $53.04 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.97 | 10.158% | $30.8112 | $30.81 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.35 | 10.858% | $51.3827 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.68 | 5.356% | $62.8765 | $62.88 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $463.87 | $498.7708 | $498.76 | $498.75 | $498.80 | |