| 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 | $49.59 | 5.856% | $52.494 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.32 | 6.105% | $70.3688 | $70.37 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.35 | 9.134% | $76.7758 | $76.78 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.95 | 8.424% | $146.3182 | $146.32 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.36 | 10.519% | $249.0656 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.96 | 11.258% | $71.1606 | $71.16 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.73 | 11.498% | $23.1135 | $23.11 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.26 | $689.2965 | $689.30 | $689.25 | $689.40 | |