| 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 | $51.77 | 5.713% | $54.7276 | $54.73 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.71 | 6.449% | $140.204 | $140.20 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.81 | 6.402% | $157.2728 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.63 | 8.244% | $35.32 | $35.32 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.69 | 12.706% | $48.1142 | $48.11 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.43 | 5.686% | $247.7597 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.59 | 9.800% | $31.3918 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.63 | $714.7901 | $714.78 | $714.75 | $714.80 | |