| 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 | $51.88 | 12.668% | $58.4522 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.40 | 4.600% | $135.3524 | $135.35 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.87 | 13.798% | $8.9559 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.33 | 13.371% | $230.5173 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.81 | 10.725% | $226.7759 | $226.78 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.52 | 10.558% | $129.9278 | $129.93 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.94 | 3.181% | $158.8368 | $158.84 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.75 | $948.8183 | $948.83 | $948.85 | $948.90 | |