| 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 | $46.70 | 12.834% | $52.6935 | $52.69 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.28 | 11.423% | $242.0999 | $242.10 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.74 | 6.841% | $52.0743 | $52.07 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.29 | 9.855% | $116.7649 | $116.76 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.31 | 4.367% | $182.9658 | $182.97 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.61 | 7.830% | $92.3133 | $92.31 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.30 | 12.740% | $249.4936 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.23 | $988.4053 | $988.39 | $988.35 | $988.50 | |