| 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 | $47.45 | 10.355% | $52.3634 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.50 | 3.195% | $83.072 | $83.07 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.64 | 8.494% | $13.7136 | $13.71 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.60 | 8.578% | $105.9721 | $105.97 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.71 | 6.616% | $148.9532 | $148.95 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.55 | 7.313% | $252.7758 | $252.78 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.52 | 6.629% | $220.2102 | $220.21 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.97 | $877.0603 | $877.05 | $877.00 | $877.20 | |