| 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 | $52.89 | 7.389% | $56.798 | $56.80 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.84 | 10.256% | $240.1817 | $240.18 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.44 | 7.461% | $202.4995 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.73 | 4.776% | $13.338 | $13.34 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.48 | 6.242% | $147.1239 | $147.12 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.59 | 3.387% | $14.0503 | $14.05 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.90 | 11.116% | $274.3454 | $274.35 | $274.35 | $274.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.87 | $948.3368 | $948.34 | $948.35 | $948.30 | |