| 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 | 7.865% | $51.0201 | $51.02 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.73 | 12.151% | $12.0338 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.74 | 5.534% | $51.4373 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.31 | 6.786% | $41.9776 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.67 | 11.833% | $152.8422 | $152.84 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.96 | 5.482% | $101.2205 | $101.22 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.70 | 12.679% | $129.2428 | $129.24 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.41 | $539.7743 | $539.77 | $539.80 | $539.60 | |