| 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 | $49.49 | 5.803% | $52.3619 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.42 | 10.115% | $8.1705 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.74 | 10.872% | $238.0865 | $238.09 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.35 | 5.236% | $22.4679 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.87 | 7.727% | $136.6732 | $136.67 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.42 | 9.647% | $95.8534 | $95.85 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.40 | 5.305% | $175.2275 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.69 | $728.8409 | $728.84 | $728.80 | $729.00 | |