| 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 | $48.80 | 5.735% | $51.5987 | $51.60 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.84 | 4.735% | $81.5257 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.85 | 7.728% | $22.4613 | $22.46 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.32 | 7.149% | $67.8467 | $67.85 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.35 | 7.297% | $249.3046 | $249.30 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.56 | 13.151% | $282.3796 | $282.38 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.55 | 4.372% | $219.7552 | $219.76 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.27 | $974.8718 | $974.88 | $974.90 | $974.90 | |