| 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 | $47.25 | 11.853% | $52.8505 | $52.85 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.69 | 7.824% | $255.2086 | $255.21 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.65 | 6.652% | $200.1325 | $200.13 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.86 | 7.202% | $90.9716 | $90.97 | $90.95 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.82 | 7.710% | $140.9062 | $140.91 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.82 | 5.234% | $119.7773 | $119.78 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.31 | 9.632% | $86.9491 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.40 | $946.7958 | $946.80 | $946.80 | $946.80 | |