| 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 | $45.72 | 11.244% | $50.8608 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.90 | 9.625% | $211.4666 | $211.47 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.63 | 8.543% | $128.7646 | $128.76 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.39 | 13.663% | $214.1297 | $214.13 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.42 | 13.386% | $247.6577 | $247.66 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.56 | 3.704% | $251.5444 | $251.54 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.30 | 4.148% | $212.7744 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.92 | $1,317.1982 | $1,317.19 | $1,317.15 | $1,317.30 | |