| 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 | $47.78 | 8.553% | $51.8666 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.76 | 7.535% | $180.4007 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.83 | 13.320% | $200.3838 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.59 | 10.205% | $244.2033 | $244.20 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.41 | 9.548% | $101.2333 | $101.23 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.35 | 4.314% | $159.9655 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.76 | 4.833% | $107.7264 | $107.73 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.48 | $1,045.7796 | $1,045.78 | $1,045.80 | $1,045.80 | |