| 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 | $46.85 | 11.465% | $52.2214 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.46 | 5.514% | $57.4629 | $57.46 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.41 | 5.556% | $135.5445 | $135.54 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.30 | 9.860% | $203.5706 | $203.57 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.46 | 12.800% | $273.4949 | $273.49 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.26 | 9.108% | $139.9419 | $139.94 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.25 | 3.470% | $86.1388 | $86.14 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.99 | $948.3750 | $948.36 | $948.35 | $948.30 | |