| 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 | $45.75 | 8.413% | $49.5989 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.33 | 5.789% | $181.2483 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.58 | 13.506% | $189.0783 | $189.08 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.44 | 6.259% | $231.0496 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.89 | 5.319% | $126.2669 | $126.27 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.33 | 9.816% | $109.0802 | $109.08 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.56 | 9.826% | $252.1166 | $252.12 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.88 | $1,138.4388 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.45 | $1,138.40 | |