| 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 | $45.75 | 13.783% | $52.0557 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.55 | 5.365% | $130.1785 | $130.18 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.56 | 9.823% | $260.8955 | $260.90 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.54 | 4.775% | $147.2508 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.99 | 7.103% | $109.2343 | $109.23 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.27 | 12.170% | $137.1503 | $137.15 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.70 | 10.833% | $12.9675 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.36 | $849.7326 | $849.74 | $849.75 | $849.90 | |