| 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 | $44.53 | 8.675% | $48.393 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.27 | 4.120% | $166.8731 | $166.87 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.77 | 3.316% | $40.0556 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.78 | 3.545% | $100.2109 | $100.21 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.28 | 12.744% | $191.9805 | $191.98 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.81 | 3.124% | $217.3957 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.58 | 7.579% | $53.3377 | $53.34 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.02 | $818.2465 | $818.25 | $818.25 | $818.30 | |