| 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 | $48.75 | 6.814% | $52.0718 | $52.07 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.84 | 3.396% | $188.0153 | $188.02 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.78 | 10.294% | $260.0512 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.96 | 9.375% | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.29 | 7.306% | $103.3249 | $103.32 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.36 | 6.390% | $104.6452 | $104.65 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.83 | 10.261% | $129.9205 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.81 | $996.5789 | $996.58 | $996.50 | $996.60 | |