| 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 | $48.53 | 5.725% | $51.3083 | $51.31 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.73 | 13.120% | $126.389 | $126.39 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.45 | 9.195% | $252.7318 | $252.73 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.49 | 6.748% | $28.2775 | $28.28 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.28 | 12.658% | $38.6192 | $38.62 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.42 | 6.860% | $179.9736 | $179.97 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.42 | 10.251% | $170.2496 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.32 | $847.5490 | $847.55 | $847.55 | $847.50 | |