| 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 | $46.51 | 10.259% | $51.2815 | $51.28 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.75 | 3.635% | $174.8841 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.91 | 10.387% | $260.414 | $260.41 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.41 | 5.553% | $88.0418 | $88.04 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.66 | 7.107% | $113.1693 | $113.17 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.80 | 13.682% | $253.2835 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.45 | 5.651% | $237.1337 | $237.13 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.49 | $1,178.2079 | $1,178.19 | $1,178.25 | $1,178.20 | |