| 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 | $47.71 | 3.403% | $49.3336 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.78 | 6.790% | $170.6291 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.28 | 9.110% | $177.0637 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.39 | 8.657% | $162.3227 | $162.32 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.47 | 4.627% | $123.9516 | $123.95 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.69 | 8.143% | $184.5893 | $184.59 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.51 | 7.184% | $206.3399 | $206.34 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.83 | $1,074.2299 | $1,074.22 | $1,074.25 | $1,074.20 | |