| 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 | $43.27 | 13.412% | $49.0734 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.30 | 3.135% | $89.0055 | $89.01 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.95 | 7.833% | $70.0375 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.25 | 6.425% | $32.1936 | $32.19 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.33 | 8.137% | $197.1662 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.40 | 5.827% | $142.2315 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.47 | 7.801% | $139.57 | $139.57 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.97 | $719.2777 | $719.28 | $719.25 | $719.30 | |