| 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 | $49.54 | 3.724% | $51.3849 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.62 | 4.310% | $102.8705 | $102.87 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.55 | 6.268% | $54.7812 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.42 | 5.701% | $154.7674 | $154.77 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.94 | 12.374% | $25.7786 | $25.78 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.96 | 6.241% | $8.4568 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.32 | 3.651% | $174.4654 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.35 | $572.5048 | $572.51 | $572.50 | $572.70 | |