| 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 | $45.63 | 12.589% | $51.3744 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.87 | 13.438% | $250.5505 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.33 | 7.736% | $269.6955 | $269.70 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.92 | 11.421% | $19.9666 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.81 | 3.162% | $78.2071 | $78.21 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.61 | 7.479% | $33.9741 | $33.97 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.53 | 8.788% | $163.7586 | $163.76 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.70 | $867.5268 | $867.53 | $867.45 | $867.70 | |