| 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 | $48.41 | 5.669% | $51.1544 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.36 | 11.859% | $110.0245 | $110.02 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.54 | 6.637% | $28.3015 | $28.30 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.77 | 8.264% | $48.4698 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.52 | 13.799% | $212.2579 | $212.26 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.77 | 12.473% | $139.2078 | $139.21 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.75 | 8.814% | $51.9587 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.12 | $641.3746 | $641.37 | $641.30 | $641.50 | |