| 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 | $51.82 | 8.840% | $56.4009 | $56.40 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.42 | 11.153% | $26.032 | $26.03 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.96 | 10.305% | $229.3903 | $229.39 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.74 | 3.387% | $250.9616 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.36 | 13.483% | $193.3296 | $193.33 | $193.35 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.36 | 6.405% | $161.0546 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.93 | 8.237% | $199.0803 | $199.08 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.59 | $1,116.2493 | $1,116.24 | $1,116.30 | $1,116.30 | |