| 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 | $44.77 | 9.814% | $49.1637 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.82 | 12.315% | $36.8618 | $36.86 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.94 | 8.211% | $107.064 | $107.06 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.88 | 7.744% | $30.039 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.98 | 4.455% | $86.6768 | $86.68 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.87 | 5.710% | $178.5125 | $178.51 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.81 | 10.272% | $204.8964 | $204.90 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.07 | $693.2142 | $693.21 | $693.20 | $693.30 | |