| 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 | $51.30 | 11.599% | $57.2503 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.80 | 10.755% | $133.792 | $133.79 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.36 | 7.193% | $81.8526 | $81.85 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.46 | 13.371% | $186.4499 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.29 | 6.120% | $190.2625 | $190.26 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.30 | 7.416% | $14.2863 | $14.29 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.71 | 6.623% | $251.3211 | $251.32 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.22 | $915.2147 | $915.21 | $915.20 | $915.30 | |