| 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 | $48.42 | 6.172% | $51.4085 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.96 | 9.583% | $182.9598 | $182.96 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.31 | 4.507% | $76.6141 | $76.61 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.61 | 9.121% | $7.2129 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.90 | 11.232% | $57.7294 | $57.73 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.50 | 5.358% | $79.5453 | $79.55 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.26 | 10.276% | $131.5152 | $131.52 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.96 | $586.9852 | $586.99 | $586.95 | $586.90 | |