| 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 | $48.29 | 6.393% | $51.3772 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.56 | 13.271% | $79.924 | $79.92 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.85 | 9.422% | $176.0053 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.72 | 7.809% | $135.5375 | $135.54 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.72 | 11.390% | $153.4063 | $153.41 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.45 | 12.596% | $38.7893 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.40 | 4.846% | $254.1467 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.99 | $889.1863 | $889.20 | $889.20 | $889.10 | |