| 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 | $47.72 | 7.260% | $51.1845 | $51.18 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.89 | 3.475% | $163.3767 | $163.38 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.79 | 3.135% | $150.3605 | $150.36 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.56 | 6.629% | $79.5026 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.65 | 11.435% | $80.9575 | $80.96 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.96 | 5.800% | $116.3377 | $116.34 | $116.35 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.79 | 6.450% | $222.257 | $222.26 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.36 | $863.9765 | $863.98 | $864.00 | $864.10 | |