| 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 | $44.50 | 11.117% | $49.4471 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.62 | 4.822% | $120.147 | $120.15 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.67 | 6.654% | $173.4941 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.78 | 8.118% | $174.9133 | $174.91 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.99 | 6.113% | $157.0366 | $157.04 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.25 | 6.685% | $38.6733 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.35 | 10.216% | $256.0869 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.16 | $969.7983 | $969.80 | $969.80 | $969.70 | |