| 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 | $49.27 | 6.431% | $52.4386 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.71 | 11.502% | $73.268 | $73.27 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.63 | 7.850% | $59.997 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.33 | 10.423% | $160.4777 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.94 | 3.628% | $6.1555 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.37 | 13.675% | $228.9073 | $228.91 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.51 | 8.219% | $161.7982 | $161.80 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.76 | $743.0423 | $743.06 | $743.05 | $743.10 | |