| 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 | $46.56 | 12.590% | $52.4219 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.47 | 7.852% | $73.8463 | $73.85 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.85 | 13.309% | $99.542 | $99.54 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.88 | 7.760% | $187.3731 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.26 | 9.413% | $212.5457 | $212.55 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.99 | 8.131% | $185.9745 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.86 | 11.140% | $267.6918 | $267.69 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.87 | $1,079.3953 | $1,079.39 | $1,079.35 | $1,079.30 | |