| 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 | $48.27 | 5.729% | $51.0354 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.78 | 8.522% | $23.6361 | $23.64 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.87 | 6.569% | $101.102 | $101.10 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.49 | 7.686% | $108.2137 | $108.21 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.54 | 13.769% | $153.0648 | $153.06 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.54 | 13.382% | $168.4176 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.72 | 13.833% | $108.9609 | $108.96 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.21 | $714.4305 | $714.43 | $714.40 | $714.40 | |