| 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 | $45.50 | 11.176% | $50.5851 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.42 | 4.310% | $96.4033 | $96.40 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.53 | 10.569% | $40.3909 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.93 | 12.630% | $270.2332 | $270.23 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.91 | 7.216% | $199.3253 | $199.33 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.73 | 12.752% | $125.9778 | $125.98 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.97 | 3.643% | $169.9434 | $169.94 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.99 | $952.8590 | $952.86 | $952.95 | $952.80 | |