| 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 | $47.75 | 7.653% | $51.4043 | $51.40 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.31 | 4.552% | $5.5517 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.37 | 12.317% | $53.2046 | $53.20 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.48 | 6.127% | $42.9602 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.92 | 3.858% | $251.2533 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.55 | 6.150% | $188.4693 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.32 | 6.144% | $93.7464 | $93.75 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.70 | $686.5898 | $686.58 | $686.55 | $686.70 | |