| 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 | $51.26 | 9.257% | $56.0051 | $56.01 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.84 | 10.805% | $158.2739 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.26 | 9.617% | $138.4024 | $138.40 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.84 | 10.816% | $201.5078 | $201.51 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.34 | 12.352% | $40.8287 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.95 | 11.774% | $279.3791 | $279.38 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.35 | 7.252% | $104.4098 | $104.41 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.84 | $978.8068 | $978.81 | $978.80 | $978.80 | |