| 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 | $42.77 | 13.368% | $48.4875 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.65 | 8.519% | $185.1877 | $185.19 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.36 | 12.458% | $216.3242 | $216.32 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.48 | 9.275% | $173.179 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.28 | 10.511% | $54.4598 | $54.46 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.80 | 6.597% | $95.7241 | $95.72 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.46 | 4.123% | $118.138 | $118.14 | $118.15 | $118.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.80 | $891.5003 | $891.50 | $891.50 | $891.50 | |