| 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 | $48.70 | 5.445% | $51.3517 | $51.35 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.35 | 8.700% | $263.4345 | $263.43 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.55 | 6.545% | $79.4293 | $79.43 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.34 | 12.528% | $280.5773 | $280.58 | $280.60 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.30 | 7.797% | $165.2528 | $165.25 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.51 | 3.420% | $84.2976 | $84.30 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.38 | 6.269% | $233.1329 | $233.13 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.13 | $1,157.4761 | $1,157.47 | $1,157.55 | $1,157.50 | |