| 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 | $47.89 | 6.432% | $50.9703 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.56 | 6.208% | $253.3698 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.31 | 8.166% | $85.7865 | $85.79 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.28 | 4.274% | $77.4547 | $77.45 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.52 | 11.610% | $21.7863 | $21.79 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.44 | 3.360% | $7.69 | $7.69 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.36 | 10.336% | $262.9969 | $263.00 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.36 | $760.0545 | $760.06 | $760.05 | $760.20 | |