| 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 | $47.26 | 12.255% | $53.0517 | $53.05 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.55 | 13.786% | $250.955 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.33 | 8.678% | $15.5736 | $15.57 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.75 | 7.140% | $142.2284 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.55 | 4.789% | $94.8864 | $94.89 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.50 | 9.767% | $254.1106 | $254.11 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.93 | 4.737% | $204.1638 | $204.16 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.87 | $1,014.9695 | $1,014.97 | $1,014.95 | $1,015.10 | |