| 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 | $45.29 | 12.745% | $51.0622 | $51.06 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.31 | 3.130% | $77.6672 | $77.67 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.25 | 12.521% | $80.1712 | $80.17 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.48 | 4.139% | $64.0247 | $64.02 | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.55 | 5.516% | $261.2049 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.32 | 6.873% | $193.7821 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.83 | 5.764% | $264.2302 | $264.23 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.03 | $992.1425 | $992.13 | $992.10 | $992.20 | |