| 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 | $45.63 | 8.483% | $49.5008 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.71 | 7.453% | $87.7998 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.90 | 9.193% | $159.3126 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.51 | 9.412% | $262.0527 | $262.05 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.37 | 5.154% | $76.0999 | $76.10 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.42 | 12.522% | $188.3843 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.32 | 4.410% | $14.9515 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.86 | $838.1016 | $838.09 | $838.10 | $838.20 | |