| 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 | $45.99 | 7.200% | $49.3013 | $49.30 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.51 | 3.230% | $82.0782 | $82.08 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.49 | 9.504% | $262.2511 | $262.25 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.47 | 6.298% | $172.7024 | $172.70 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.64 | 10.330% | $157.3747 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.28 | 12.692% | $235.8418 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.29 | 3.803% | $96.8378 | $96.84 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.67 | $1,056.3873 | $1,056.38 | $1,056.40 | $1,056.40 | |