| 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 | $45.50 | 9.698% | $49.9126 | $49.91 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.83 | 9.148% | $44.5651 | $44.57 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.83 | 4.290% | $87.4263 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.82 | 10.404% | $167.6154 | $167.62 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.75 | 10.220% | $174.9743 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.82 | 9.361% | $178.0616 | $178.06 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.38 | 8.225% | $162.7488 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.93 | $865.3041 | $865.31 | $865.25 | $865.30 | |