| 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 | $46.46 | 10.843% | $51.4977 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.88 | 11.737% | $11.0396 | $11.04 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.78 | 13.580% | $178.0707 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.76 | 8.515% | $172.2784 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.89 | 11.390% | $120.1787 | $120.18 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.77 | 5.293% | $169.2796 | $169.28 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.87 | 13.403% | $115.5236 | $115.52 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.41 | $817.8683 | $817.87 | $817.90 | $817.90 | |