| 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 | $48.75 | 6.117% | $51.732 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.57 | 9.445% | $110.0688 | $110.07 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.78 | 7.240% | $187.4341 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.63 | 10.782% | $10.6683 | $10.67 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.27 | 5.245% | $256.0295 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.70 | 12.723% | $185.6548 | $185.65 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.69 | 5.445% | $137.8061 | $137.81 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.39 | $939.3936 | $939.39 | $939.40 | $939.40 | |