| 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 | $46.99 | 9.806% | $51.5978 | $51.60 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.77 | 11.458% | $136.837 | $136.84 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.88 | 7.566% | $246.1971 | $246.20 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.87 | 11.147% | $161.0187 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.77 | 10.725% | $249.9838 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.57 | 9.501% | $37.8545 | $37.85 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.47 | 11.689% | $36.2654 | $36.27 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.32 | $919.7543 | $919.76 | $919.75 | $919.80 | |