| 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 | $47.58 | 8.764% | $51.7499 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.74 | 7.445% | $9.3907 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.94 | 6.630% | $73.5107 | $73.51 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.50 | 13.489% | $23.2652 | $23.27 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.27 | 7.266% | $145.0987 | $145.10 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.27 | 5.621% | $135.4801 | $135.48 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.77 | 12.518% | $54.875 | $54.88 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $458.07 | $493.3703 | $493.38 | $493.40 | $493.40 | |