| 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 | $46.80 | 5.230% | $49.2476 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.80 | 6.296% | $234.7016 | $234.70 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.88 | 10.497% | $130.2539 | $130.25 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.86 | 8.820% | $177.2243 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.54 | 4.196% | $188.1155 | $188.12 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.40 | 13.847% | $109.7485 | $109.75 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.53 | 7.696% | $68.4193 | $68.42 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.81 | $957.7107 | $957.71 | $957.65 | $957.60 | |