| 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 | $46.87 | 8.820% | $51.0039 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.67 | 13.389% | $284.2322 | $284.23 | $284.25 | $284.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.43 | 12.420% | $53.3208 | $53.32 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.52 | 8.846% | $272.681 | $272.68 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.61 | 6.814% | $12.4011 | $12.40 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.65 | 5.202% | $261.5848 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.94 | 11.140% | $46.6121 | $46.61 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.69 | $981.8359 | $981.82 | $981.85 | $981.80 | |