| 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 | $46.71 | 9.545% | $51.1685 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.36 | 5.696% | $211.7725 | $211.77 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.50 | 11.327% | $193.1523 | $193.15 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.37 | 9.300% | $174.1914 | $174.19 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.96 | 7.533% | $42.9702 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.60 | 12.123% | $168.8572 | $168.86 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.66 | 6.586% | $8.1645 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.16 | $850.2766 | $850.27 | $850.20 | $850.50 | |