| 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 | $48.39 | 6.357% | $51.4662 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.70 | 11.788% | $221.0049 | $221.00 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.38 | 11.453% | $260.109 | $260.11 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.67 | 12.138% | $60.1845 | $60.18 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.69 | 9.510% | $228.5364 | $228.54 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.93 | 13.274% | $260.4509 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.66 | 10.444% | $147.6195 | $147.62 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.42 | $1,229.3714 | $1,229.37 | $1,229.35 | $1,229.40 | |