| 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 | $121.44 | 12.475% | $136.5896 | $136.59 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.64 | 12.200% | $48.9641 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.37 | 10.113% | $77.4865 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.49 | 11.625% | $256.1682 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.51 | 11.374% | $165.4015 | $165.40 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.60 | 8.366% | $218.4659 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.55 | 3.183% | $50.0953 | $50.10 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.60 | $953.1711 | $953.18 | $953.15 | $953.30 | |