| 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 | $51.75 | 8.620% | $56.2109 | $56.21 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.75 | 9.459% | $192.3742 | $192.37 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.77 | 9.140% | $178.7386 | $178.74 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.40 | 10.750% | $21.4855 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.79 | 12.393% | $48.093 | $48.09 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.85 | 5.623% | $151.9387 | $151.94 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.77 | 7.164% | $221.583 | $221.58 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.08 | $870.4239 | $870.42 | $870.45 | $870.40 | |