| 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 | $44.54 | 9.625% | $48.827 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.78 | 13.771% | $8.8514 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.89 | 6.816% | $216.719 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.35 | 9.489% | $225.9306 | $225.93 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.48 | 4.582% | $20.3726 | $20.37 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.58 | 5.841% | $96.9292 | $96.93 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.56 | 10.343% | $241.1657 | $241.17 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.18 | $858.7955 | $858.80 | $858.80 | $858.80 | |