| 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 | $51.79 | 8.423% | $56.1523 | $56.15 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.78 | 7.744% | $214.1735 | $214.17 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.47 | 10.595% | $52.4994 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.98 | 13.211% | $92.8104 | $92.81 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.84 | 11.351% | $180.2105 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.63 | 9.456% | $261.1949 | $261.19 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.87 | 7.445% | $43.9128 | $43.91 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.36 | $900.9538 | $900.94 | $900.90 | $901.00 | |