| 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 | $47.50 | 6.159% | $50.4255 | $50.43 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.63 | 5.509% | $140.9917 | $140.99 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.26 | 13.456% | $113.751 | $113.75 | $113.75 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.75 | 8.254% | $258.4564 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.33 | 4.613% | $57.8824 | $57.88 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.48 | 9.554% | $15.8634 | $15.86 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.35 | 12.716% | $222.445 | $222.45 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.30 | $859.8154 | $859.82 | $859.85 | $859.90 | |