| 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 | $48.51 | 3.180% | $50.0526 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.54 | 10.420% | $12.7425 | $12.74 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.37 | 6.665% | $8.9279 | $8.93 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.34 | 9.403% | $138.2198 | $138.22 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.25 | 4.409% | $146.4336 | $146.43 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.81 | 13.175% | $168.4157 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.51 | 13.710% | $6.2654 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.33 | $531.0575 | $531.06 | $531.05 | $531.00 | |