| 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 | $47.35 | 10.685% | $52.4093 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.60 | 3.234% | $166.8261 | $166.83 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.95 | 4.657% | $187.2837 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.77 | 11.256% | $88.7489 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.33 | 13.241% | $157.7787 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.93 | 9.543% | $27.3091 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.30 | 13.362% | $269.008 | $269.01 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.23 | $949.3638 | $949.37 | $949.40 | $949.30 | |