| 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 | $46.91 | 5.511% | $49.4952 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.68 | 5.338% | $259.8478 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.50 | 3.109% | $5.671 | $5.67 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.70 | 6.469% | $40.1388 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.49 | 3.309% | $139.9734 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.72 | 4.495% | $202.4277 | $202.43 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.74 | 7.127% | $6.1491 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.74 | $703.7030 | $703.71 | $703.70 | $703.60 | |