| 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 | $49.81 | 3.224% | $51.4159 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.71 | 4.678% | $146.2456 | $146.25 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.33 | 11.165% | $15.9299 | $15.93 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.62 | 6.723% | $82.8384 | $82.84 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.52 | 5.382% | $58.5081 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.38 | 11.788% | $145.7492 | $145.75 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.66 | 12.263% | $81.5703 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.03 | $582.2574 | $582.27 | $582.25 | $582.10 | |