| 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 | $44.92 | 13.700% | $51.074 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.35 | 10.799% | $147.7505 | $147.75 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.96 | 12.462% | $179.8942 | $179.89 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.88 | 10.688% | $87.3107 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.29 | 8.130% | $259.8256 | $259.83 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.68 | 11.367% | $268.0381 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.86 | 9.857% | $244.8273 | $244.83 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.94 | $1,238.7204 | $1,238.72 | $1,238.75 | $1,238.70 | |