| 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 | $46.74 | 5.135% | $49.1401 | $49.14 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.84 | 6.231% | $109.248 | $109.25 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.52 | 5.468% | $30.0795 | $30.08 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.63 | 8.690% | $70.2463 | $70.25 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.29 | 4.371% | $153.728 | $153.73 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.72 | 8.335% | $75.5312 | $75.53 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.43 | 4.610% | $121.7974 | $121.80 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.17 | $609.7705 | $609.78 | $609.85 | $609.60 | |