| 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 | $48.32 | 7.125% | $51.7628 | $51.76 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.49 | 9.174% | $225.4334 | $225.43 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.58 | 6.403% | $65.523 | $65.52 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.72 | 11.111% | $276.3553 | $276.36 | $276.35 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.26 | 3.393% | $207.0548 | $207.05 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.68 | 10.635% | $39.4746 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.55 | 7.587% | $64.0681 | $64.07 | $64.05 | $64.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.60 | $929.6720 | $929.66 | $929.60 | $929.80 | |