| 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 | $48.95 | 5.377% | $51.582 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.84 | 13.156% | $23.5817 | $23.58 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.25 | 3.634% | $127.7289 | $127.73 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.35 | 12.806% | $104.1763 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.35 | 12.576% | $82.5745 | $82.57 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.41 | 13.620% | $81.136 | $81.14 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.38 | 7.332% | $244.0515 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.53 | $714.8309 | $714.83 | $714.90 | $714.90 | |