| 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 | $48.77 | 6.533% | $51.9561 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.75 | 12.677% | $94.367 | $94.37 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.28 | 3.722% | $219.1438 | $219.14 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.44 | 8.827% | $116.9237 | $116.92 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.79 | 8.309% | $31.1822 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.48 | 10.572% | $261.4807 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.65 | 5.578% | $75.6466 | $75.65 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.16 | $850.7001 | $850.70 | $850.70 | $850.70 | |