| 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 | 7.486% | $48.8416 | $48.84 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.34 | 8.671% | $198.1507 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.82 | 5.488% | $156.9872 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.87 | 5.514% | $233.0488 | $233.05 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.89 | 12.605% | $150.7668 | $150.77 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.25 | 8.466% | $15.4564 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.64 | 7.464% | $30.7777 | $30.78 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.25 | $834.0292 | $834.04 | $834.05 | $834.10 | |