| 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 | $45.64 | 12.785% | $51.4751 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.47 | 10.679% | $58.0733 | $58.07 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.78 | 10.636% | $51.7555 | $51.76 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.86 | 11.310% | $186.845 | $186.85 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.91 | 11.461% | $48.9425 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.49 | 9.708% | $154.1288 | $154.13 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.48 | 13.592% | $127.7683 | $127.77 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.63 | $678.9885 | $679.00 | $679.00 | $679.00 | |