| 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 | $45.80 | 11.445% | $51.0418 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.41 | 6.577% | $52.6597 | $52.66 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.27 | 7.595% | $54.088 | $54.09 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.39 | 12.492% | $49.9352 | $49.94 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.65 | 8.176% | $108.8791 | $108.88 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.82 | 9.268% | $107.9786 | $107.98 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.73 | 3.619% | $254.623 | $254.62 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.07 | $679.2054 | $679.21 | $679.25 | $679.20 | |