| 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 | $46.99 | 10.132% | $51.751 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.92 | 10.522% | $48.5413 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.53 | 6.572% | $158.2914 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.85 | 10.622% | $235.4589 | $235.46 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.41 | 12.684% | $78.214 | $78.21 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.56 | 8.162% | $70.911 | $70.91 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.43 | 4.415% | $240.6035 | $240.60 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.69 | $883.7711 | $883.76 | $883.75 | $883.80 | |