| 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 | $47.57 | 9.376% | $52.0302 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.36 | 11.442% | $147.5046 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.43 | 13.872% | $268.0888 | $268.09 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.91 | 12.850% | $252.6824 | $252.68 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.98 | 12.737% | $131.8797 | $131.88 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.60 | 11.166% | $169.6393 | $169.64 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.93 | 13.874% | $280.0503 | $280.05 | $280.05 | $280.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.78 | $1,301.8753 | $1,301.87 | $1,301.95 | $1,301.90 | |