| 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 | $47.78 | 7.415% | $51.3229 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.36 | 3.554% | $170.2014 | $170.20 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.92 | 7.298% | $135.1096 | $135.11 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.27 | 5.705% | $258.2056 | $258.21 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.84 | 10.250% | $248.9886 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.43 | 6.343% | $92.9757 | $92.98 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.69 | 5.667% | $126.4728 | $126.47 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.29 | $1,083.2766 | $1,083.28 | $1,083.25 | $1,083.30 | |