| 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 | $49.31 | 5.449% | $51.9969 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.77 | 4.212% | $140.4465 | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.64 | 9.850% | $8.3925 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.45 | 8.583% | $80.84 | $80.84 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.62 | 9.596% | $110.2755 | $110.28 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.87 | 9.659% | $43.721 | $43.72 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.45 | 12.497% | $156.8771 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.11 | $592.5495 | $592.56 | $592.60 | $592.50 | |