| 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 | $47.70 | 8.174% | $51.599 | $51.60 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.29 | 6.749% | $75.0339 | $75.03 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.60 | 8.688% | $232.1576 | $232.16 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.53 | 7.391% | $125.1427 | $125.14 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.95 | 11.273% | $121.2319 | $121.23 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.53 | 5.356% | $202.8419 | $202.84 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.57 | 3.494% | $253.1153 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.17 | $1,061.1223 | $1,061.12 | $1,061.15 | $1,061.00 | |