| 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 | $46.88 | 11.707% | $52.3682 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.35 | 3.500% | $30.3773 | $30.38 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.53 | 8.732% | $81.038 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.49 | 6.263% | $7.9591 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.68 | 4.772% | $79.2914 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.33 | 10.493% | $68.8703 | $68.87 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.64 | 5.215% | $199.5297 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.90 | $519.4340 | $519.44 | $519.45 | $519.50 | |