| 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 | $47.55 | 10.684% | $52.6302 | $52.63 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.65 | 4.843% | $52.0545 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.78 | 9.650% | $107.2158 | $107.22 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.32 | 9.610% | $117.6335 | $117.63 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.74 | 12.674% | $257.7305 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.82 | 8.533% | $41.0472 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.77 | 9.835% | $238.0893 | $238.09 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.63 | $866.4010 | $866.40 | $866.45 | $866.30 | |