| 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 | $45.62 | 8.391% | $49.448 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.61 | 7.657% | $199.8222 | $199.82 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.66 | 6.676% | $106.3133 | $106.31 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.68 | 11.707% | $91.2423 | $91.24 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.85 | 6.492% | $163.8379 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.60 | 4.413% | $170.8197 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.39 | 13.329% | $256.5655 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.41 | $1,038.0489 | $1,038.05 | $1,038.00 | $1,037.90 | |