| 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 | $48.74 | 9.504% | $53.3722 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.27 | 13.259% | $44.4768 | $44.48 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.57 | 5.630% | $166.4412 | $166.44 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.27 | 11.480% | $212.113 | $212.11 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.84 | 5.142% | $150.1848 | $150.18 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.86 | 4.466% | $61.4887 | $61.49 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.29 | 8.668% | $92.6829 | $92.68 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.84 | $780.7596 | $780.75 | $780.80 | $780.80 | |