| 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 | $46.65 | 10.325% | $51.4666 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.76 | 11.500% | $53.2524 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.93 | 5.873% | $38.0402 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.94 | 8.371% | $60.6227 | $60.62 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.99 | 3.406% | $65.1354 | $65.14 | $65.15 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.68 | 11.790% | $160.6199 | $160.62 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.32 | 5.238% | $203.4461 | $203.45 | $203.45 | $203.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.27 | $632.5833 | $632.59 | $632.55 | $632.50 | |