| 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 | $50.94 | 10.509% | $56.2933 | $56.29 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.39 | 4.831% | $38.148 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.96 | 11.637% | $248.9059 | $248.91 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.54 | 5.162% | $126.7623 | $126.76 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.78 | 9.865% | $47.0002 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.48 | 8.192% | $187.6915 | $187.69 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.28 | 4.565% | $157.1403 | $157.14 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.37 | $861.9415 | $861.94 | $861.95 | $861.90 | |