| 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 | $45.67 | 12.636% | $51.4409 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.48 | 6.604% | $38.8891 | $38.89 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.33 | 11.570% | $89.6242 | $89.62 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.40 | 5.502% | $101.7039 | $101.70 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.85 | 3.206% | $84.4741 | $84.47 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.55 | 12.403% | $235.5405 | $235.54 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.80 | 11.843% | $110.5009 | $110.50 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.08 | $712.1736 | $712.16 | $712.15 | $712.10 | |