| 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 | $47.96 | 9.770% | $52.6457 | $52.65 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.48 | 8.345% | $12.438 | $12.44 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.52 | 12.723% | $77.2378 | $77.24 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.96 | 8.829% | $251.3515 | $251.35 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.63 | 11.616% | $145.804 | $145.80 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.99 | 13.120% | $154.9631 | $154.96 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.50 | 6.625% | $89.0319 | $89.03 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.04 | $783.4720 | $783.47 | $783.50 | $783.40 | |