| 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 | $48.89 | 6.295% | $51.9676 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.77 | 5.402% | $133.6181 | $133.62 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.88 | 5.570% | $38.9342 | $38.93 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.39 | 5.393% | $254.4082 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.99 | 8.686% | $229.3166 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.67 | 8.409% | $50.5945 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.54 | 5.723% | $169.7277 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.13 | $928.5669 | $928.57 | $928.55 | $928.50 | |