| 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 | $49.95 | 3.405% | $51.6508 | $51.65 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.58 | 6.512% | $110.3251 | $110.33 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.46 | 9.596% | $262.4386 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.92 | 6.870% | $142.0516 | $142.05 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.39 | 10.534% | $182.8122 | $182.81 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.42 | 13.123% | $34.412 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.41 | 13.448% | $280.6817 | $280.68 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.13 | $1,064.3720 | $1,064.37 | $1,064.40 | $1,064.40 | |