| 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 | $45.80 | 13.444% | $51.9574 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.66 | 13.615% | $183.67 | $183.67 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.36 | 8.593% | $237.1237 | $237.12 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.30 | 4.455% | $15.9816 | $15.98 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.42 | 8.868% | $144.163 | $144.16 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.91 | 11.780% | $61.3784 | $61.38 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.95 | 11.633% | $191.9529 | $191.95 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.40 | $886.2270 | $886.22 | $886.20 | $886.40 | |