| 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 | $46.40 | 12.559% | $52.2274 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.54 | 5.604% | $37.5317 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.36 | 11.460% | $158.6745 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.57 | 11.191% | $108.4891 | $108.49 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.93 | 5.418% | $216.0331 | $216.03 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.90 | 7.713% | $79.5999 | $79.60 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.96 | 6.696% | $212.2824 | $212.28 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.66 | $864.8381 | $864.83 | $864.90 | $864.80 | |