| 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 | $47.81 | 6.680% | $51.0037 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.32 | 9.263% | $58.259 | $58.26 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.90 | 9.242% | $116.7797 | $116.78 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.30 | 4.506% | $192.6046 | $192.60 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.65 | 5.126% | $18.5547 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.40 | 5.730% | $170.6482 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.81 | 5.480% | $239.2392 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.19 | $847.0891 | $847.08 | $847.10 | $847.10 | |