| 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 | $51.28 | 3.743% | $53.1994 | $53.20 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.33 | 4.842% | $12.927 | $12.93 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.97 | 6.562% | $38.3304 | $38.33 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.60 | 12.108% | $162.1082 | $162.11 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.89 | 13.513% | $47.5506 | $47.55 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.72 | 4.464% | $156.4035 | $156.40 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.28 | 6.117% | $242.2439 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.07 | $712.7630 | $712.76 | $712.80 | $712.70 | |