| 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 | $47.83 | 6.833% | $51.0982 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.55 | 8.845% | $64.8172 | $64.82 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.37 | 12.333% | $277.8781 | $277.88 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.26 | 11.830% | $18.1836 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.25 | 12.861% | $226.0042 | $226.00 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.66 | 10.868% | $157.0556 | $157.06 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.53 | 11.523% | $105.4227 | $105.42 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.45 | $900.4596 | $900.46 | $900.45 | $900.50 | |