| 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 | $49.30 | 7.127% | $52.8136 | $52.81 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.74 | 5.414% | $79.8406 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.28 | 12.106% | $254.7945 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.75 | 13.320% | $258.0863 | $258.09 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.26 | 10.817% | $184.2443 | $184.24 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.88 | 5.328% | $145.2262 | $145.23 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.25 | 3.360% | $160.4664 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.46 | $1,135.4719 | $1,135.47 | $1,135.50 | $1,135.40 | |