| 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 | $49.78 | 9.312% | $54.4155 | $54.42 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.72 | 11.466% | $259.4037 | $259.40 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.36 | 5.788% | $55.3906 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.77 | 7.728% | $44.998 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.63 | 4.164% | $129.8196 | $129.82 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.36 | 9.249% | $157.7119 | $157.71 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.50 | 6.684% | $200.0325 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.12 | $901.7718 | $901.77 | $901.75 | $901.70 | |