| 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 | $118.42 | 12.357% | $133.0532 | $133.05 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.65 | 5.425% | $51.2893 | $51.29 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.50 | 13.603% | $21.0166 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.77 | 11.836% | $243.5453 | $243.55 | $243.55 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.51 | 5.452% | $264.1678 | $264.17 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.65 | 8.773% | $54.0058 | $54.01 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.36 | 5.421% | $80.4995 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.86 | $847.5775 | $847.59 | $847.55 | $847.60 | |