| 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 | $45.57 | 11.585% | $50.8493 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.26 | 5.718% | $80.6205 | $80.62 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.94 | 13.633% | $189.6989 | $189.70 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.33 | 6.667% | $61.1522 | $61.15 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.52 | 12.568% | $227.9727 | $227.97 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.98 | 5.352% | $239.128 | $239.13 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.58 | 4.297% | $247.7888 | $247.79 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.18 | $1,097.2104 | $1,097.21 | $1,097.20 | $1,097.20 | |