| 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 | $49.65 | 3.626% | $51.4503 | $51.45 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.78 | 12.431% | $176.2693 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.72 | 8.614% | $134.3772 | $134.38 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.84 | 7.413% | $106.167 | $106.17 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.60 | 9.637% | $214.45 | $214.45 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.76 | 6.508% | $37.0222 | $37.02 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.80 | 8.180% | $140.4176 | $140.42 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.15 | $860.1536 | $860.16 | $860.10 | $860.30 | |