| 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 | $51.84 | 11.611% | $57.8591 | $57.86 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.74 | 9.852% | $49.1478 | $49.15 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.73 | 7.748% | $140.859 | $140.86 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.61 | 10.606% | $186.4928 | $186.49 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.70 | 10.743% | $21.8164 | $21.82 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.77 | 5.187% | $194.354 | $194.35 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.57 | 11.486% | $218.0332 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.96 | $868.5623 | $868.56 | $868.55 | $868.60 | |