| 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 | $45.85 | 12.320% | $51.4987 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.61 | 12.448% | $158.1131 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.39 | 7.760% | $251.5011 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.26 | 8.774% | $185.1986 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.26 | 10.230% | $163.427 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.90 | 7.112% | $75.9424 | $75.94 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.30 | 8.685% | $94.882 | $94.88 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.57 | $980.5629 | $980.56 | $980.60 | $980.50 | |