| 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 | $46.60 | 7.850% | $50.2581 | $50.26 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.42 | 4.632% | $157.3875 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.29 | 11.748% | $180.2383 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.76 | 5.830% | $224.1056 | $224.11 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.39 | 3.185% | $27.2305 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.35 | 9.187% | $73.5374 | $73.54 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.70 | 3.511% | $208.7817 | $208.78 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.51 | $921.5391 | $921.55 | $921.60 | $921.50 | |