| 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 | $46.29 | 12.272% | $51.9707 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.69 | 3.342% | $17.2478 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.42 | 6.217% | $218.191 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.65 | 10.750% | $228.8649 | $228.86 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.50 | 7.685% | $118.9919 | $118.99 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.96 | 10.127% | $79.2474 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.55 | 3.548% | $227.3396 | $227.34 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.06 | $941.8533 | $941.85 | $941.85 | $941.80 | |