| 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 | $49.28 | 5.252% | $51.8682 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.35 | 10.804% | $141.1089 | $141.11 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.43 | 4.796% | $205.8508 | $205.85 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.55 | 13.775% | $154.222 | $154.22 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.53 | 12.387% | $81.5143 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.43 | 4.656% | $17.195 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.39 | 6.384% | $158.9271 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.96 | $810.6863 | $810.69 | $810.65 | $810.70 | |