| 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 | $47.67 | 9.854% | $52.3674 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.47 | 6.653% | $9.0335 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.85 | 8.181% | $191.3181 | $191.32 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.99 | 4.528% | $240.4039 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.82 | 8.759% | $6.3298 | $6.33 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.84 | 12.702% | $181.2699 | $181.27 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.58 | 5.415% | $175.6003 | $175.60 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.22 | $856.3229 | $856.32 | $856.30 | $856.30 | |