| 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 | $43.98 | 11.545% | $49.0575 | $49.06 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.55 | 5.691% | $246.8413 | $246.84 | $246.85 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.70 | 5.314% | $258.7565 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.79 | 13.473% | $204.0131 | $204.01 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.56 | 6.632% | $140.2851 | $140.29 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.41 | 10.461% | $105.3908 | $105.39 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.58 | 5.466% | $81.8205 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.57 | $1,086.1648 | $1,086.17 | $1,086.15 | $1,086.20 | |