| 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 | $47.72 | 3.542% | $49.4102 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.37 | 5.670% | $103.9476 | $103.95 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.81 | 9.524% | $234.1733 | $234.17 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.28 | 13.664% | $171.9509 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.87 | 11.201% | $8.7515 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.68 | 10.416% | $31.6673 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.40 | 11.827% | $180.4888 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.13 | $780.3896 | $780.39 | $780.35 | $780.50 | |