| 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 | $46.45 | 10.495% | $51.3249 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.28 | 8.699% | $167.7008 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.42 | 9.874% | $66.3859 | $66.39 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.25 | 13.148% | $239.0252 | $239.03 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.88 | 3.415% | $84.6762 | $84.68 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.89 | 3.287% | $218.8548 | $218.85 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.98 | 13.133% | $251.1326 | $251.13 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.15 | $1,079.1004 | $1,079.10 | $1,079.15 | $1,079.10 | |