| 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 | $46.42 | 5.616% | $49.0269 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.86 | 10.350% | $41.7785 | $41.78 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.82 | 8.351% | $233.8431 | $233.84 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.35 | 13.671% | $149.3069 | $149.31 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.31 | 13.449% | $229.5187 | $229.52 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.67 | 7.772% | $148.3697 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.75 | 8.596% | $37.7371 | $37.74 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.18 | $889.5809 | $889.59 | $889.60 | $889.50 | |