| 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 | $46.86 | 5.502% | $49.4382 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.95 | 5.155% | $152.4222 | $152.42 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.90 | 11.133% | $52.1214 | $52.12 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.53 | 11.853% | $86.7196 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.94 | 13.442% | $27.158 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.68 | 5.417% | $88.2129 | $88.21 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.75 | 5.852% | $262.2483 | $262.25 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.61 | $718.3206 | $718.32 | $718.25 | $718.20 | |