| 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 | $47.68 | 7.455% | $51.2345 | $51.23 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.90 | 5.231% | $103.0211 | $103.02 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.65 | 9.409% | $179.0478 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.27 | 4.757% | $36.9478 | $36.95 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.93 | 12.297% | $194.1952 | $194.20 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.67 | 12.296% | $270.2628 | $270.26 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.33 | 12.229% | $174.3253 | $174.33 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.43 | $1,009.0345 | $1,009.04 | $1,009.05 | $1,008.90 | |