| 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 | $48.32 | 6.742% | $51.5777 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.40 | 12.758% | $42.1715 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.89 | 12.680% | $126.0777 | $126.08 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.88 | 11.178% | $139.9509 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.78 | 6.789% | $139.6587 | $139.66 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.59 | 13.344% | $29.0047 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.89 | 4.289% | $57.2442 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.75 | $585.6854 | $585.68 | $585.70 | $585.80 | |