| 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 | $45.77 | 11.545% | $51.0541 | $51.05 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.66 | 6.488% | $18.8058 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.77 | 4.839% | $107.743 | $107.74 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.75 | 13.678% | $156.5914 | $156.59 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.58 | 8.744% | $161.5718 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.61 | 3.558% | $153.8975 | $153.90 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.36 | 8.642% | $261.1319 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.50 | $910.7955 | $910.79 | $910.80 | $910.80 | |