| 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 | $49.52 | 5.793% | $52.3887 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.62 | 3.190% | $80.0961 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.65 | 10.856% | $40.6287 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.67 | 4.177% | $76.7472 | $76.75 | $76.75 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.77 | 6.201% | $167.5533 | $167.55 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.71 | 8.376% | $40.8686 | $40.87 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.45 | 4.355% | $153.8714 | $153.87 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.39 | $612.1540 | $612.16 | $612.15 | $612.20 | |