| 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 | $48.40 | 4.192% | $50.4289 | $50.43 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.58 | 9.448% | $73.965 | $73.97 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.89 | 7.508% | $206.2971 | $206.30 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.90 | 3.415% | $178.8045 | $178.80 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.97 | 8.569% | $83.5656 | $83.57 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.42 | 12.163% | $186.6617 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.80 | 10.801% | $10.8585 | $10.86 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.96 | $790.5813 | $790.59 | $790.55 | $790.70 | |