| 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 | $51.75 | 9.198% | $56.51 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.54 | 4.356% | $81.9612 | $81.96 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.28 | 3.604% | $142.2276 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.52 | 8.289% | $251.7936 | $251.79 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.34 | 13.353% | $159.0796 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.44 | 11.682% | $103.2388 | $103.24 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.83 | 3.658% | $170.8595 | $170.86 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.70 | $965.6703 | $965.67 | $965.70 | $965.70 | |