| 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 | $44.35 | 9.256% | $48.455 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.75 | 8.749% | $158.5017 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.54 | 11.177% | $189.6013 | $189.60 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.51 | 11.733% | $74.3136 | $74.31 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.66 | 4.660% | $198.4982 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.86 | 5.386% | $155.8237 | $155.82 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.34 | 12.813% | $87.2496 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.01 | $912.4431 | $912.44 | $912.40 | $912.40 | |