| 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 | $201.68 | 7.329% | $216.4611 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.66 | 7.654% | $53.461 | $53.46 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.26 | 11.874% | $122.2335 | $122.23 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.43 | 13.709% | $232.4553 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.91 | 9.551% | $72.2051 | $72.21 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.80 | 13.555% | $170.1054 | $170.11 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.43 | 12.667% | $80.478 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.17 | $947.3994 | $947.41 | $947.40 | $947.50 | |