| 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 | $45.91 | 8.345% | $49.7412 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.93 | 5.530% | $158.2211 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.87 | 3.622% | $63.0747 | $63.07 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.57 | 9.682% | $271.5397 | $271.54 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.97 | 13.570% | $27.2227 | $27.22 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.58 | 4.686% | $57.1376 | $57.14 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.79 | 8.313% | $242.3937 | $242.39 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.62 | $869.3307 | $869.32 | $869.30 | $869.20 | |