| 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 | $57.74 | 4.734% | $60.4734 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.75 | 5.605% | $131.7422 | $131.74 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.53 | 10.498% | $130.9733 | $130.97 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.46 | 9.733% | $36.7167 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.43 | 7.493% | $28.4104 | $28.41 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.90 | 11.734% | $53.5206 | $53.52 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.31 | 13.837% | $70.9318 | $70.93 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $471.12 | $512.7684 | $512.76 | $512.70 | $512.70 | |