| 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 | $44.49 | 8.440% | $48.245 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.35 | 8.563% | $47.0621 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.41 | 3.680% | $179.7915 | $179.79 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.96 | 6.568% | $214.1591 | $214.16 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.97 | 6.810% | $169.7959 | $169.80 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.52 | 11.645% | $166.9316 | $166.93 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.73 | 8.442% | $270.8122 | $270.81 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.43 | $1,096.7974 | $1,096.80 | $1,096.80 | $1,096.80 | |