| 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 | $47.51 | 3.500% | $49.1729 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.67 | 3.515% | $96.9625 | $96.96 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.86 | 13.159% | $231.8175 | $231.82 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.34 | 9.648% | $254.7562 | $254.76 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.27 | 12.729% | $92.7421 | $92.74 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.55 | 6.787% | $83.8812 | $83.88 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.34 | 11.609% | $177.8378 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.54 | $987.1702 | $987.17 | $987.15 | $987.20 | |