| 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 | $45.51 | 12.466% | $51.1833 | $51.18 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.85 | 6.312% | $42.3653 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.85 | 9.564% | $269.3631 | $269.36 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.63 | 8.168% | $234.3243 | $234.32 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.93 | 12.735% | $37.1236 | $37.12 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.38 | 5.660% | $125.0803 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.60 | 7.523% | $260.8508 | $260.85 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.75 | $1,020.2907 | $1,020.28 | $1,020.25 | $1,020.40 | |