| 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 | $45.77 | 8.301% | $49.5694 | $49.57 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.25 | 3.239% | $78.7197 | $78.72 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.26 | 3.196% | $257.2263 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.98 | 7.132% | $52.4733 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.41 | 10.623% | $263.7363 | $263.74 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.81 | 13.175% | $124.2775 | $124.28 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.41 | 6.458% | $30.2447 | $30.24 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.89 | $856.2472 | $856.25 | $856.25 | $856.20 | |