| 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 | $47.28 | 8.507% | $51.3021 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.25 | 9.163% | $144.3681 | $144.37 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.91 | 13.284% | $88.2596 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.62 | 12.517% | $28.8269 | $28.83 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.44 | 10.387% | $143.9888 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.34 | 7.812% | $157.7721 | $157.77 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.80 | 4.688% | $231.1511 | $231.15 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.64 | $845.6687 | $845.67 | $845.65 | $845.80 | |