| 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 | $48.27 | 8.545% | $52.3947 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.37 | 5.643% | $152.5168 | $152.52 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.94 | 5.352% | $87.3789 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.77 | 9.804% | $30.4926 | $30.49 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.74 | 4.587% | $141.9664 | $141.97 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.96 | 13.640% | $135.1861 | $135.19 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.63 | 10.581% | $40.5058 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.68 | $640.4413 | $640.45 | $640.45 | $640.50 | |