| 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 | $47.86 | 6.685% | $51.0594 | $51.06 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.37 | 9.689% | $17.9561 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.78 | 4.253% | $149.895 | $149.90 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.35 | 4.204% | $260.8747 | $260.87 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.95 | 10.746% | $49.7803 | $49.78 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.82 | 4.724% | $255.3381 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.43 | 5.181% | $238.1613 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.56 | $1,023.0649 | $1,023.07 | $1,023.05 | $1,023.20 | |