| 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 | $47.32 | 8.502% | $51.3431 | $51.34 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.94 | 3.371% | $167.399 | $167.40 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.37 | 12.694% | $81.5566 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.61 | 4.315% | $61.139 | $61.14 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.25 | 7.379% | $155.968 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.27 | 13.395% | $279.2579 | $279.26 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.98 | 11.207% | $254.6418 | $254.64 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.74 | $1,051.3054 | $1,051.31 | $1,051.30 | $1,051.30 | |