| 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 | $48.75 | 5.125% | $51.2484 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.62 | 6.721% | $32.678 | $32.68 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.75 | 12.804% | $200.5091 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.87 | 3.734% | $98.4124 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.81 | 3.365% | $127.9762 | $127.98 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.84 | 3.421% | $67.0582 | $67.06 | $67.05 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.63 | 8.116% | $57.9826 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.27 | $635.8649 | $635.87 | $635.90 | $635.90 | |