| 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 | $45.70 | 7.784% | $49.2573 | $49.26 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.40 | 6.593% | $39.8658 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.78 | 4.708% | $158.9258 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.30 | 9.252% | $17.8081 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.52 | 13.366% | $194.4454 | $194.45 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.31 | 12.154% | $125.9602 | $125.96 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.79 | 9.502% | $266.9549 | $266.95 | $266.95 | $267.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.80 | $853.2175 | $853.23 | $853.20 | $853.30 | |