| 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 | $46.38 | 11.621% | $51.7698 | $51.77 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.66 | 7.774% | $19.0329 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.25 | 6.460% | $42.8502 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.34 | 6.174% | $251.9934 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.53 | 4.283% | $252.9176 | $252.92 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.82 | 7.448% | $208.2557 | $208.26 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.50 | 3.473% | $256.0957 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.48 | $1,082.9153 | $1,082.92 | $1,082.90 | $1,083.00 | |