| 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 | $44.32 | 8.340% | $48.0163 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.26 | 3.732% | $54.2103 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.61 | 11.216% | $105.2215 | $105.22 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.66 | 4.548% | $190.9674 | $190.97 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.36 | 5.742% | $57.4814 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.69 | 5.765% | $50.4393 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.73 | 9.278% | $175.6425 | $175.64 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.63 | $681.9787 | $681.98 | $681.95 | $681.90 | |