| 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 | $47.63 | 9.118% | $51.9729 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.58 | 9.679% | $85.089 | $85.09 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.88 | 6.390% | $129.6681 | $129.67 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.64 | 3.474% | $78.2677 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.84 | 7.142% | $48.0425 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.58 | 10.594% | $32.7137 | $32.71 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.92 | 7.494% | $183.7287 | $183.73 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.07 | $609.4826 | $609.48 | $609.45 | $609.50 | |