| 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 | $48.57 | 5.872% | $51.422 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.27 | 8.821% | $122.1733 | $122.17 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.33 | 10.253% | $32.3372 | $32.34 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.69 | 6.713% | $64.7641 | $64.76 | $64.75 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.79 | 7.124% | $105.8278 | $105.83 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.93 | 11.846% | $46.897 | $46.90 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.70 | 9.315% | $95.8693 | $95.87 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.28 | $519.2907 | $519.29 | $519.25 | $519.30 | |