| 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 | $49.75 | 3.524% | $51.5032 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.95 | 10.321% | $270.2313 | $270.23 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.97 | 5.303% | $12.6048 | $12.60 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.40 | 10.726% | $79.0584 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.64 | 8.771% | $118.1688 | $118.17 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.46 | 10.314% | $216.7229 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.60 | 4.184% | $75.6376 | $75.64 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.77 | $823.9270 | $823.92 | $823.90 | $823.90 | |