| 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 | $47.99 | 6.325% | $51.0254 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.80 | 5.287% | $149.297 | $149.30 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.31 | 10.669% | $43.504 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.61 | 7.132% | $210.6322 | $210.63 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.67 | 10.612% | $246.2997 | $246.30 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.63 | 13.742% | $179.2915 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.38 | 10.153% | $11.4339 | $11.43 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.39 | $891.4837 | $891.48 | $891.55 | $891.40 | |