| 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 | $47.28 | 3.281% | $48.8313 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.46 | 5.174% | $79.3643 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.39 | 5.296% | $184.6787 | $184.68 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.97 | 7.625% | $82.839 | $82.84 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.45 | 8.494% | $130.681 | $130.68 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.71 | 12.583% | $138.1506 | $138.15 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.36 | 6.632% | $170.9951 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.62 | $835.5400 | $835.54 | $835.60 | $835.60 | |