| 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 | $48.26 | 6.501% | $51.3974 | $51.40 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.45 | 3.543% | $113.3278 | $113.33 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.63 | 8.681% | $144.1436 | $144.14 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.57 | 6.673% | $121.1485 | $121.15 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.75 | 13.177% | $13.2983 | $13.30 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.42 | 8.216% | $41.5766 | $41.58 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.27 | 8.606% | $46.9938 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.35 | $531.8860 | $531.89 | $531.95 | $531.80 | |