| 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 | $51.41 | 9.676% | $56.3844 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.68 | 3.674% | $52.542 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.46 | 6.734% | $250.2485 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.50 | 12.560% | $154.77 | $154.77 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.83 | 5.703% | $20.9609 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.27 | 12.163% | $149.4796 | $149.48 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.81 | 12.424% | $154.9315 | $154.93 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.96 | $839.3169 | $839.31 | $839.35 | $839.30 | |