| 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 | $47.61 | 11.375% | $53.0256 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.26 | 9.528% | $71.478 | $71.48 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.38 | 6.125% | $130.937 | $130.94 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.91 | 11.643% | $145.0354 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.56 | 9.713% | $108.1331 | $108.13 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.69 | 4.551% | $49.8604 | $49.86 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.68 | 13.455% | $134.6484 | $134.65 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.09 | $693.1179 | $693.13 | $693.20 | $693.00 | |