| 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 | $46.73 | 9.788% | $51.3039 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.51 | 9.843% | $151.0451 | $151.05 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.98 | 11.623% | $42.3944 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.32 | 9.815% | $138.7183 | $138.72 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.91 | 3.467% | $112.6859 | $112.69 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.56 | 7.189% | $24.1818 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.93 | 6.412% | $186.1465 | $186.15 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.94 | $706.4759 | $706.48 | $706.50 | $706.40 | |