| 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 | $46.55 | 11.346% | $51.8316 | $51.83 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.52 | 7.707% | $37.1805 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.54 | 10.103% | $43.5347 | $43.53 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.79 | 4.598% | $40.5736 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.68 | 11.239% | $241.0327 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.28 | 9.711% | $76.0078 | $76.01 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.37 | 4.837% | $145.063 | $145.06 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.73 | $635.2239 | $635.21 | $635.25 | $635.20 | |