| 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 | $46.40 | 11.575% | $51.7708 | $51.77 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.93 | 7.309% | $72.895 | $72.90 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.64 | 7.323% | $197.088 | $197.09 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.25 | 9.309% | $260.4287 | $260.43 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.93 | 5.181% | $16.7553 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.74 | 13.665% | $131.5559 | $131.56 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.64 | 7.273% | $104.7414 | $104.74 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.53 | $835.2351 | $835.25 | $835.25 | $835.30 | |