| 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 | $45.53 | 13.524% | $51.6875 | $51.69 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.51 | 3.668% | $36.8125 | $36.81 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.54 | 8.453% | $23.3608 | $23.36 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.49 | 13.453% | $233.1346 | $233.13 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.47 | 4.445% | $13.0243 | $13.02 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.36 | 10.742% | $36.9435 | $36.94 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.65 | 13.532% | $193.7424 | $193.74 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.55 | $588.7056 | $588.69 | $588.70 | $588.60 | |