| 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 | $48.75 | 6.207% | $51.7759 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.55 | 11.719% | $91.1068 | $91.11 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.29 | 10.718% | $190.756 | $190.76 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.93 | 8.706% | $230.3806 | $230.38 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.73 | 13.338% | $106.2317 | $106.23 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.79 | 7.804% | $121.5921 | $121.59 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.50 | 8.102% | $56.7536 | $56.75 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.54 | $848.5967 | $848.60 | $848.65 | $848.70 | |