| 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 | $45.25 | 8.843% | $49.2515 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.83 | 5.331% | $185.2035 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.48 | 7.511% | $120.9284 | $120.93 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.77 | 3.234% | $16.28 | $16.28 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.50 | 10.186% | $71.07 | $71.07 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.44 | 5.464% | $64.7971 | $64.80 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.25 | 11.260% | $242.825 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.52 | $750.3555 | $750.36 | $750.40 | $750.40 | |