| 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 | $48.68 | 5.380% | $51.299 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.54 | 8.274% | $268.0215 | $268.02 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.87 | 7.450% | $50.3618 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.73 | 11.552% | $29.8178 | $29.82 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.76 | 12.206% | $194.9691 | $194.97 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.97 | 8.711% | $9.7514 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.27 | 8.338% | $80.4626 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.82 | $684.6832 | $684.68 | $684.60 | $684.80 | |