| 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 | $44.55 | 9.857% | $48.9413 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.58 | 7.857% | $185.061 | $185.06 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.74 | 13.736% | $81.5942 | $81.59 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.47 | 6.301% | $101.4856 | $101.49 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.98 | 7.530% | $13.9574 | $13.96 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.68 | 3.587% | $175.7664 | $175.77 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.31 | 10.666% | $241.5949 | $241.59 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.31 | $848.4008 | $848.40 | $848.40 | $848.50 | |