| 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 | $45.44 | 7.565% | $48.8775 | $48.88 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.35 | 9.721% | $107.9106 | $107.91 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.84 | 11.857% | $185.5036 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.33 | 4.248% | $208.84 | $208.84 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.36 | 13.378% | $278.1843 | $278.18 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.53 | 7.467% | $247.7437 | $247.74 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.34 | 12.169% | $12.72 | $12.72 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.19 | $1,089.7797 | $1,089.77 | $1,089.80 | $1,089.70 | |