| 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 | $47.70 | 7.350% | $51.206 | $51.21 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.87 | 7.549% | $216.0337 | $216.03 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.79 | 13.613% | $52.0234 | $52.02 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.67 | 10.429% | $71.4144 | $71.41 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.34 | 12.816% | $267.7575 | $267.76 | $267.75 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.84 | 9.279% | $175.7643 | $175.76 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.38 | 5.423% | $56.2748 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.59 | $890.4741 | $890.46 | $890.40 | $890.50 | |