| 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 | $48.85 | 8.823% | $53.16 | $53.16 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.76 | 4.237% | $16.4278 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.74 | 8.566% | $97.4271 | $97.43 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.88 | 13.550% | $130.4462 | $130.45 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.85 | 9.547% | $246.3164 | $246.32 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.69 | 6.727% | $218.4595 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.63 | 3.402% | $218.8297 | $218.83 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.40 | $981.0667 | $981.08 | $981.10 | $981.00 | |