| 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 | $48.62 | 6.683% | $51.8693 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.93 | 9.564% | $274.9289 | $274.93 | $274.95 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.46 | 12.582% | $60.1863 | $60.19 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.92 | 7.607% | $270.0075 | $270.01 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.71 | 9.612% | $38.0463 | $38.05 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.91 | 5.470% | $28.382 | $28.38 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.74 | 5.661% | $18.7443 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.29 | $742.1646 | $742.17 | $742.20 | $742.10 | |