| 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 | $51.57 | 8.618% | $56.0143 | $56.01 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.76 | 11.278% | $232.304 | $232.30 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.80 | 9.489% | $219.8539 | $219.85 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.49 | 4.425% | $80.9189 | $80.92 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.36 | 8.183% | $165.9094 | $165.91 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.60 | 8.352% | $143.6748 | $143.67 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.98 | 8.471% | $69.3997 | $69.40 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.56 | $968.0750 | $968.06 | $968.00 | $968.10 | |