| 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 | $48.73 | 5.627% | $51.472 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.85 | 11.678% | $217.6046 | $217.60 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.47 | 8.685% | $204.8386 | $204.84 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.78 | 9.710% | $143.4787 | $143.48 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.90 | 5.407% | $155.897 | $155.90 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.71 | 13.793% | $176.0492 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.86 | 10.826% | $8.7109 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.30 | $958.0510 | $958.05 | $958.05 | $958.00 | |