| 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 | $47.95 | 7.142% | $51.3746 | $51.37 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.80 | 3.758% | $68.2728 | $68.27 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.57 | 11.216% | $227.5146 | $227.51 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.27 | 6.552% | $263.4711 | $263.47 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.85 | 13.221% | $48.5152 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.74 | 4.367% | $51.9121 | $51.91 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.90 | 11.300% | $130.1097 | $130.11 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.08 | $841.1701 | $841.16 | $841.05 | $841.20 | |