| 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 | $48.39 | 6.250% | $51.4144 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.43 | 7.166% | $60.4738 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.34 | 10.339% | $36.787 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.74 | 12.313% | $156.9462 | $156.95 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.90 | 7.854% | $211.286 | $211.29 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.84 | 3.236% | $121.6533 | $121.65 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.86 | 6.797% | $173.9296 | $173.93 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.50 | $812.4903 | $812.49 | $812.50 | $812.50 | |