| 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 | $48.75 | 5.585% | $51.4727 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.58 | 3.521% | $97.9102 | $97.91 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.73 | 6.376% | $108.2163 | $108.22 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.82 | 3.132% | $234.9553 | $234.96 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.50 | 5.304% | $79.5045 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.40 | 4.868% | $66.4863 | $66.49 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.60 | 10.559% | $184.1913 | $184.19 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.38 | $822.7366 | $822.74 | $822.70 | $822.80 | |