| 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 | $47.35 | 8.230% | $51.2469 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.52 | 5.833% | $109.5583 | $109.56 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.26 | 6.511% | $200.5176 | $200.52 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.44 | 12.400% | $87.0426 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.42 | 13.716% | $230.1839 | $230.18 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.93 | 3.570% | $183.2464 | $183.25 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.40 | 9.270% | $109.7071 | $109.71 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.32 | $971.5028 | $971.51 | $971.50 | $971.40 | |