| 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 | $51.45 | 9.842% | $56.5137 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.45 | 11.292% | $149.6321 | $149.63 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.34 | 3.756% | $212.015 | $212.02 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.46 | 12.371% | $47.7127 | $47.71 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.97 | 11.805% | $190.035 | $190.04 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.59 | 6.440% | $42.1396 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.57 | 4.636% | $174.2922 | $174.29 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.83 | $872.3403 | $872.34 | $872.35 | $872.20 | |