| 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 | $48.34 | 6.356% | $51.4125 | $51.41 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.96 | 11.487% | $179.4495 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.44 | 7.628% | $84.4234 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.75 | 7.688% | $52.4979 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.97 | 6.248% | $143.4029 | $143.40 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.34 | 7.441% | $149.7083 | $149.71 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.74 | 5.846% | $215.6506 | $215.65 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.54 | $876.5451 | $876.54 | $876.50 | $876.50 | |