| 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 | $45.35 | 8.564% | $49.2338 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.82 | 5.828% | $35.791 | $35.79 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.40 | 8.336% | $197.6049 | $197.60 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.57 | 12.421% | $224.3586 | $224.36 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.57 | 5.235% | $140.5624 | $140.56 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.70 | 4.665% | $158.7768 | $158.78 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.67 | 12.873% | $129.4315 | $129.43 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.08 | $935.7590 | $935.75 | $935.80 | $935.80 | |