| 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 | $43.62 | 12.558% | $49.0978 | $49.10 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.70 | 11.874% | $112.6571 | $112.66 | $112.65 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.89 | 4.395% | $256.6969 | $256.70 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.62 | 9.224% | $117.5469 | $117.55 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.71 | 9.486% | $23.7694 | $23.77 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.49 | 9.250% | $185.1678 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.77 | 12.214% | $135.5208 | $135.52 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.80 | $880.4567 | $880.47 | $880.40 | $880.50 | |