| 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 | $47.25 | 8.874% | $51.443 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.56 | 6.152% | $196.9757 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.94 | 8.557% | $67.2402 | $67.24 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.68 | 7.798% | $48.1641 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.79 | 12.363% | $143.5887 | $143.59 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.93 | 7.432% | $263.1332 | $263.13 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.69 | 6.202% | $238.6253 | $238.63 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.84 | $1,009.1702 | $1,009.17 | $1,009.25 | $1,009.10 | |