| 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 | $51.80 | 12.235% | $58.1377 | $58.14 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.86 | 4.663% | $9.2731 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.87 | 4.397% | $126.1847 | $126.18 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.66 | 5.557% | $38.6972 | $38.70 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.63 | 13.581% | $150.6425 | $150.64 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.89 | 5.479% | $255.1432 | $255.14 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.56 | 9.477% | $274.3056 | $274.31 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.27 | $912.3840 | $912.38 | $912.40 | $912.30 | |