| 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 | $42.91 | 13.684% | $48.7818 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.77 | 10.400% | $79.2341 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.79 | 13.440% | $152.9058 | $152.91 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.69 | 3.240% | $68.8508 | $68.85 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.75 | 13.259% | $152.6165 | $152.62 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.41 | 10.425% | $15.9122 | $15.91 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.85 | 4.399% | $6.1073 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $471.17 | $524.4085 | $524.41 | $524.40 | $524.40 | |