| 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 | $46.81 | 5.185% | $49.2371 | $49.24 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.71 | 4.683% | $85.5365 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.65 | 8.561% | $187.4306 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.64 | 6.242% | $22.9908 | $22.99 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.39 | 3.585% | $43.9097 | $43.91 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.87 | 3.225% | $213.5416 | $213.54 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.26 | 7.445% | $72.2675 | $72.27 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.33 | $674.9138 | $674.92 | $674.95 | $674.80 | |