| 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 | $48.33 | 5.300% | $50.8915 | $50.89 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.92 | 11.599% | $80.262 | $80.26 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.60 | 8.201% | $11.4693 | $11.47 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.58 | 10.318% | $6.1557 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.61 | 10.713% | $167.852 | $167.85 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.77 | 11.443% | $140.1619 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.58 | 5.410% | $110.2378 | $110.24 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.39 | $567.0302 | $567.03 | $567.00 | $567.20 | |