| 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 | $47.74 | 7.618% | $51.3768 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.33 | 12.406% | $275.7656 | $275.77 | $275.75 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.47 | 9.367% | $21.2938 | $21.29 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.81 | 6.855% | $206.0271 | $206.03 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.91 | 7.402% | $123.4156 | $123.42 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.40 | 10.550% | $246.9687 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.84 | 10.578% | $80.545 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.50 | $1,005.3926 | $1,005.41 | $1,005.40 | $1,005.40 | |