| 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 | $46.75 | 4.849% | $49.0169 | $49.02 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.99 | 8.819% | $166.4822 | $166.48 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.44 | 6.856% | $48.5554 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.62 | 13.542% | $171.017 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.36 | 12.261% | $231.6618 | $231.66 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.44 | 8.664% | $29.8174 | $29.82 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.61 | 10.520% | $163.1386 | $163.14 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.21 | $859.6893 | $859.70 | $859.65 | $859.70 | |