| 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 | $48.65 | 5.690% | $51.4182 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.80 | 9.229% | $211.6858 | $211.69 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.88 | 11.302% | $211.3402 | $211.34 | $211.35 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.68 | 11.250% | $88.644 | $88.64 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.80 | 7.831% | $60.1697 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.40 | 6.572% | $87.8153 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.76 | 11.278% | $37.5675 | $37.57 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.97 | $748.6407 | $748.65 | $748.60 | $748.60 | |