| 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 | $46.96 | 9.738% | $51.533 | $51.53 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.63 | 8.794% | $84.4568 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.90 | 4.216% | $31.1606 | $31.16 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.53 | 5.549% | $29.0576 | $29.06 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.57 | 9.470% | $9.3816 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.49 | 13.179% | $247.2848 | $247.28 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.80 | 11.256% | $154.4233 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.88 | $607.2977 | $607.29 | $607.30 | $607.40 | |