| 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 | $46.75 | 9.709% | $51.289 | $51.29 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.81 | 9.528% | $27.1739 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.44 | 7.620% | $69.3503 | $69.35 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.51 | 3.210% | $184.2402 | $184.24 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.39 | 8.741% | $120.0392 | $120.04 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.45 | 7.355% | $15.5128 | $15.51 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.54 | 10.531% | $266.9766 | $266.98 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.89 | $734.5820 | $734.58 | $734.60 | $734.60 | |