| 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 | $48.60 | 6.625% | $51.8198 | $51.82 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.32 | 3.509% | $43.805 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.36 | 6.688% | $22.7886 | $22.79 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.32 | 4.404% | $146.4997 | $146.50 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.44 | 3.696% | $105.1892 | $105.19 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.31 | 8.346% | $83.7623 | $83.76 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.85 | 4.623% | $92.9575 | $92.96 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.20 | $546.8221 | $546.83 | $546.80 | $546.90 | |