| 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 | $49.74 | 5.497% | $52.4742 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.99 | 11.478% | $42.3505 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.83 | 10.216% | $144.1956 | $144.20 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.68 | 8.785% | $51.8687 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.93 | 7.706% | $44.0841 | $44.08 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.84 | 8.236% | $89.6627 | $89.66 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.38 | 6.199% | $157.5781 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.39 | $582.2139 | $582.21 | $582.20 | $582.40 | |