| 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 | $48.43 | 5.455% | $51.0719 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.37 | 12.524% | $70.1812 | $70.18 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.55 | 5.316% | $38.493 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.83 | 5.609% | $83.2516 | $83.25 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.26 | 7.719% | $122.0025 | $122.00 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.54 | 13.819% | $43.8658 | $43.87 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.67 | 13.571% | $190.4245 | $190.42 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.65 | $599.2905 | $599.28 | $599.25 | $599.40 | |