| 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 | $49.31 | 3.597% | $51.0837 | $51.08 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.45 | 4.335% | $163.2321 | $163.23 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.45 | 13.348% | $126.3263 | $126.33 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.82 | 11.165% | $187.6688 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.50 | 6.295% | $16.4757 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.31 | 5.411% | $246.9885 | $246.99 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.88 | 5.863% | $45.3941 | $45.39 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.72 | $837.1692 | $837.17 | $837.25 | $837.20 | |