| 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 | $46.50 | 12.613% | $52.365 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.88 | 11.678% | $13.2673 | $13.27 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.30 | 8.330% | $110.8216 | $110.82 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.43 | 9.211% | $177.3914 | $177.39 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.48 | 3.519% | $125.7549 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.66 | 9.113% | $23.6339 | $23.63 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.34 | 13.378% | $9.4557 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.59 | $512.6898 | $512.69 | $512.65 | $512.80 | |