| 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 | 5.842% | $48.2322 | $48.23 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.73 | 7.849% | $85.988 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.38 | 12.248% | $219.3101 | $219.31 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.41 | 8.185% | $125.9382 | $125.94 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.85 | 11.546% | $44.4511 | $44.45 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.56 | 12.324% | $224.1538 | $224.15 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.68 | 5.829% | $159.4631 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.18 | $907.5365 | $907.53 | $907.55 | $907.60 | |