| 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 | $49.88 | 5.705% | $52.7257 | $52.73 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.40 | 9.475% | $149.3239 | $149.32 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.49 | 9.863% | $264.2095 | $264.21 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.83 | 6.576% | $38.1862 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.60 | 13.114% | $14.2524 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.36 | 10.149% | $76.3993 | $76.40 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.51 | 8.367% | $5.971 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.07 | $601.0680 | $601.07 | $601.05 | $601.10 | |