| 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 | $48.39 | 5.500% | $51.0515 | $51.05 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.57 | 8.252% | $102.3739 | $102.37 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.96 | 13.574% | $102.1712 | $102.17 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.54 | 5.406% | $178.7053 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.59 | 3.774% | $194.6696 | $194.67 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.57 | 7.644% | $137.3215 | $137.32 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.30 | 9.625% | $41.9864 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.92 | $808.2794 | $808.28 | $808.20 | $808.40 | |