| 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 | $45.36 | 12.440% | $51.0028 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.51 | 8.535% | $251.2694 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.55 | 5.208% | $35.2973 | $35.30 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.46 | 10.474% | $41.3836 | $41.38 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.31 | 8.839% | $86.3202 | $86.32 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.92 | 3.402% | $49.5502 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.33 | 6.680% | $41.9572 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.44 | $556.7807 | $556.78 | $556.75 | $556.90 | |