| 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 | $45.79 | 7.858% | $49.3882 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.53 | 6.839% | $164.0299 | $164.03 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.68 | 9.749% | $201.587 | $201.59 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.89 | 6.575% | $21.1978 | $21.20 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.27 | 11.442% | $33.7335 | $33.73 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.61 | 6.789% | $8.1266 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.87 | 7.635% | $97.8079 | $97.81 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.64 | $575.8709 | $575.88 | $575.95 | $575.80 | |