| 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 | $47.58 | 6.600% | $50.7203 | $50.72 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.65 | 9.425% | $41.1985 | $41.20 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.59 | 6.300% | $147.3212 | $147.32 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.75 | 12.557% | $274.3577 | $274.36 | $274.35 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.53 | 11.140% | $102.8378 | $102.84 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.32 | 3.800% | $130.0822 | $130.08 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.67 | 6.443% | $81.6098 | $81.61 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.09 | $828.1275 | $828.13 | $828.10 | $828.10 | |