| 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 | $46.54 | 7.154% | $49.8695 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.26 | 7.639% | $119.7592 | $119.76 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.85 | 8.489% | $173.4197 | $173.42 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.45 | 10.285% | $82.1072 | $82.11 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.41 | 9.405% | $151.4275 | $151.43 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.63 | 11.754% | $194.0385 | $194.04 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.26 | 12.266% | $11.5185 | $11.52 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.40 | $782.1401 | $782.15 | $782.10 | $782.10 | |