| 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 | $48.33 | 5.637% | $51.0544 | $51.05 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.83 | 5.556% | $179.2658 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.96 | 13.237% | $147.1628 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.79 | 9.462% | $46.8388 | $46.84 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.26 | 12.262% | $99.0824 | $99.08 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.34 | 13.771% | $68.6494 | $68.65 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.56 | 13.523% | $56.262 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.07 | $648.3156 | $648.31 | $648.30 | $648.40 | |