| 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 | $45.73 | 12.531% | $51.4604 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.65 | 7.498% | $268.3688 | $268.37 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.93 | 11.161% | $159.994 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.46 | 11.474% | $157.6911 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.51 | 10.582% | $202.929 | $202.93 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.39 | 10.373% | $186.9608 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.84 | 7.402% | $119.0444 | $119.04 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.51 | $1,146.4485 | $1,146.44 | $1,146.45 | $1,146.50 | |