| 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 | $46.62 | 10.635% | $51.578 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.32 | 10.108% | $184.2327 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.72 | 13.230% | $155.9404 | $155.94 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.75 | 8.844% | $13.8776 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.33 | 12.286% | $255.2598 | $255.26 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.59 | 6.685% | $66.7741 | $66.77 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.58 | 11.630% | $254.0476 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.91 | $981.7102 | $981.71 | $981.75 | $981.70 | |