| 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 | $45.97 | 11.758% | $51.3752 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.34 | 12.264% | $93.5608 | $93.56 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.94 | 3.513% | $216.2801 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.89 | 7.279% | $40.648 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.58 | 9.429% | $219.4927 | $219.49 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.31 | 12.867% | $194.4811 | $194.48 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.25 | 3.504% | $73.7466 | $73.75 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.28 | $889.5845 | $889.59 | $889.65 | $889.60 | |