| 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 | $49.38 | 3.379% | $51.0486 | $51.05 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.30 | 13.238% | $17.3254 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.35 | 7.417% | $126.0538 | $126.05 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.48 | 5.354% | $161.6973 | $161.70 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.74 | 6.292% | $210.1818 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.59 | 8.528% | $47.3074 | $47.31 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.92 | 7.442% | $264.2214 | $264.22 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.76 | $877.8357 | $877.84 | $877.85 | $877.80 | |