| 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 | $47.29 | 10.725% | $52.3619 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.43 | 5.668% | $77.592 | $77.59 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.88 | 9.222% | $156.0564 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.66 | 7.135% | $166.7663 | $166.77 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.72 | 3.277% | $79.2341 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.97 | 13.173% | $87.1093 | $87.11 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.46 | 9.119% | $262.3875 | $262.39 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.41 | $881.5075 | $881.51 | $881.50 | $881.60 | |