| 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 | $46.60 | 10.509% | $51.4972 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.72 | 6.224% | $240.8311 | $240.83 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.81 | 4.184% | $148.7852 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.68 | 8.583% | $133.2096 | $133.21 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.97 | 7.537% | $243.0014 | $243.00 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.93 | 7.230% | $34.2385 | $34.24 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.80 | 12.183% | $237.6036 | $237.60 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.51 | $1,089.1666 | $1,089.17 | $1,089.20 | $1,089.10 | |