| 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 | $47.42 | 7.453% | $50.9542 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.58 | 7.783% | $149.3657 | $149.37 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.27 | 12.297% | $208.0527 | $208.05 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.57 | 13.436% | $185.5473 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.81 | 6.477% | $170.1609 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.94 | 8.597% | $187.8077 | $187.81 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.50 | 12.135% | $37.5652 | $37.57 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.09 | $989.4537 | $989.46 | $989.40 | $989.60 | |