| 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 | $48.28 | 5.825% | $51.0923 | $51.09 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.25 | 8.786% | $32.9078 | $32.91 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.72 | 3.255% | $178.342 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.99 | 3.544% | $27.9465 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.80 | 6.751% | $230.3687 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.83 | 10.697% | $201.2804 | $201.28 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.91 | 6.821% | $198.5909 | $198.59 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.78 | $920.5286 | $920.53 | $920.55 | $920.50 | |