| 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 | $46.60 | 5.686% | $49.2497 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.71 | 4.730% | $120.1358 | $120.14 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.59 | 8.307% | $219.4192 | $219.42 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.78 | 5.135% | $135.3929 | $135.39 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.69 | 7.641% | $156.8222 | $156.82 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.37 | 13.664% | $162.9601 | $162.96 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.68 | 11.407% | $10.7842 | $10.78 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.42 | $854.7641 | $854.76 | $854.75 | $854.70 | |