| 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 | $48.88 | 4.284% | $50.974 | $50.97 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.34 | 10.376% | $93.0911 | $93.09 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.46 | 13.662% | $39.1679 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.71 | 10.585% | $46.125 | $46.13 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.46 | 10.225% | $205.5255 | $205.53 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.71 | 10.594% | $81.5188 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.82 | 3.851% | $33.0454 | $33.05 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.38 | $549.4477 | $549.46 | $549.45 | $549.40 | |