| 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 | $42.74 | 10.205% | $47.1016 | $47.10 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.60 | 8.415% | $186.0401 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.93 | 9.563% | $86.4781 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.77 | 6.179% | $265.2033 | $265.20 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.61 | 3.211% | $135.836 | $135.84 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.42 | 7.384% | $191.5945 | $191.59 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.38 | 7.509% | $52.0129 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.45 | $964.2665 | $964.26 | $964.30 | $964.20 | |