| 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 | $47.27 | 9.558% | $51.7881 | $51.79 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.87 | 5.754% | $6.2078 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.28 | 7.829% | $132.9316 | $132.93 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.44 | 8.650% | $185.1831 | $185.18 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.77 | 13.182% | $251.0037 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.92 | 8.459% | $208.1545 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.44 | 7.816% | $88.8835 | $88.88 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.99 | $924.1523 | $924.14 | $924.20 | $924.20 | |