| 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 | $45.52 | 11.748% | $50.8677 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.99 | 9.481% | $248.5109 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.98 | 11.459% | $30.0716 | $30.07 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.72 | 4.156% | $17.4149 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.40 | 10.713% | $173.1551 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.53 | 7.272% | $119.6405 | $119.64 | $119.65 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.81 | 7.720% | $258.3233 | $258.32 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.95 | $897.9840 | $897.98 | $897.90 | $898.00 | |