| 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 | $48.50 | 6.669% | $51.7345 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.44 | 9.586% | $95.822 | $95.82 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.50 | 12.729% | $242.931 | $242.93 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.80 | 13.672% | $121.4017 | $121.40 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.89 | 4.700% | $102.4908 | $102.49 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.47 | 9.627% | $208.8065 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.82 | 9.768% | $110.6681 | $110.67 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.42 | $933.8546 | $933.85 | $933.85 | $933.80 | |