| 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 | $47.30 | 7.802% | $50.9903 | $50.99 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.36 | 13.622% | $224.2444 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.33 | 8.874% | $9.0692 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.79 | 4.431% | $168.9589 | $168.96 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.73 | 8.544% | $175.5482 | $175.55 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.88 | 11.330% | $272.6249 | $272.62 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.54 | 4.440% | $18.3188 | $18.32 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.93 | $919.7547 | $919.75 | $919.70 | $919.70 | |