| 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 | $46.62 | 9.496% | $51.047 | $51.05 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.35 | 9.838% | $158.5512 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.44 | 7.730% | $194.388 | $194.39 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.41 | 9.223% | $252.7529 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.63 | 13.859% | $37.1522 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.81 | 9.393% | $269.9929 | $269.99 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.30 | 3.673% | $191.0693 | $191.07 | $191.05 | $191.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.56 | $1,154.9535 | $1,154.95 | $1,154.95 | $1,155.10 | |