| 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 | $47.25 | 9.375% | $51.6797 | $51.68 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.78 | 12.294% | $70.4982 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.77 | 11.533% | $145.8517 | $145.85 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.78 | 8.335% | $182.8478 | $182.85 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.25 | 5.130% | $86.4694 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.58 | 4.854% | $5.8509 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.71 | 6.860% | $240.1251 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.12 | $783.3228 | $783.33 | $783.35 | $783.40 | |