| 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 | $45.31 | 12.714% | $51.0707 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.43 | 12.718% | $7.2478 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.49 | 3.828% | $106.4133 | $106.41 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.54 | 12.131% | $174.4086 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.39 | 6.203% | $159.7187 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.47 | 9.535% | $95.8103 | $95.81 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.57 | 12.424% | $281.7008 | $281.70 | $281.70 | $281.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.20 | $876.3702 | $876.37 | $876.30 | $876.30 | |