| 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 | $46.68 | 3.874% | $48.4884 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.80 | 3.351% | $183.7581 | $183.76 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.90 | 9.300% | $216.3047 | $216.30 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.46 | 9.564% | $81.5814 | $81.58 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.67 | 7.352% | $104.8507 | $104.85 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.83 | 5.444% | $7.2018 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.47 | 9.435% | $241.2713 | $241.27 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.81 | $883.4564 | $883.45 | $883.45 | $883.60 | |