| 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 | $47.80 | 10.552% | $52.8439 | $52.84 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.82 | 5.538% | $84.2404 | $84.24 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.62 | 10.516% | $239.3998 | $239.40 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.60 | 4.321% | $173.7988 | $173.80 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.77 | 8.588% | $44.2713 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.38 | 13.482% | $25.3973 | $25.40 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.92 | 10.851% | $269.2792 | $269.28 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.91 | $889.2307 | $889.23 | $889.25 | $889.20 | |