| 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 | $47.97 | 9.531% | $52.542 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.96 | 5.184% | $151.4229 | $151.42 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.48 | 13.128% | $261.8687 | $261.87 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.64 | 3.336% | $99.8639 | $99.86 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.55 | 9.645% | $21.4356 | $21.44 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.83 | 7.251% | $251.8575 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.33 | 12.104% | $87.8111 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.76 | $926.8017 | $926.80 | $926.75 | $926.80 | |