| 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 | $45.84 | 8.609% | $49.7864 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.59 | 8.646% | $180.9934 | $180.99 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.86 | 9.806% | $241.4195 | $241.42 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.66 | 10.270% | $150.695 | $150.70 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.81 | 11.329% | $34.3005 | $34.30 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.75 | 6.188% | $182.3779 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.40 | 11.710% | $258.4969 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.91 | $1,098.0696 | $1,098.08 | $1,098.10 | $1,098.10 | |