| 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 | $46.40 | 10.286% | $51.1727 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.34 | 5.683% | $94.4172 | $94.42 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.78 | 11.519% | $155.8813 | $155.88 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.47 | 11.504% | $69.6565 | $69.66 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.74 | 12.799% | $100.0978 | $100.10 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.72 | 8.583% | $47.4725 | $47.47 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.36 | 7.520% | $6.8383 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.81 | $525.5363 | $525.54 | $525.50 | $525.60 | |