| 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 | $48.63 | 6.463% | $51.773 | $51.77 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.96 | 11.669% | $160.7587 | $160.76 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.40 | 3.575% | $37.7013 | $37.70 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.53 | 12.408% | $12.9606 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.89 | 13.577% | $50.9847 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.34 | 8.458% | $127.2646 | $127.26 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.89 | 10.579% | $246.4695 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.64 | $687.9124 | $687.90 | $687.85 | $688.10 | |