| 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 | $47.74 | 8.861% | $51.9702 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.78 | 13.848% | $258.1845 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.55 | 9.182% | $81.3952 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.41 | 5.232% | $103.5588 | $103.56 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.51 | 13.250% | $178.3801 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.64 | 7.471% | $68.3945 | $68.39 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.50 | 8.592% | $71.1278 | $71.13 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.13 | $813.0111 | $813.01 | $813.05 | $813.10 | |