| 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 | $51.29 | 3.225% | $52.9441 | $52.94 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.55 | 11.162% | $254.0608 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.99 | 12.648% | $139.6723 | $139.67 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.39 | 7.656% | $167.2867 | $167.29 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.35 | 7.151% | $147.1719 | $147.17 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.77 | 8.589% | $7.3515 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.68 | 5.757% | $174.1606 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.02 | $942.6479 | $942.64 | $942.60 | $942.80 | |