| 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 | $49.32 | 5.366% | $51.9665 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.77 | 5.298% | $120.8505 | $120.85 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.53 | 8.271% | $5.9874 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.56 | 10.249% | $146.1461 | $146.15 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.53 | 10.553% | $51.4403 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.75 | 13.636% | $141.7609 | $141.76 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.28 | 9.823% | $83.773 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.74 | $601.9247 | $601.93 | $601.90 | $602.00 | |