| 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 | $47.83 | 9.262% | $52.26 | $52.26 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.79 | 7.119% | $85.4703 | $85.47 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.35 | 6.550% | $228.3899 | $228.39 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.51 | 9.193% | $115.2095 | $115.21 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.56 | 13.111% | $261.9198 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.98 | 12.441% | $261.965 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.80 | 9.752% | $268.6729 | $268.67 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.82 | $1,273.8874 | $1,273.89 | $1,273.80 | $1,274.00 | |