| 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 | $47.58 | 3.861% | $49.4171 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.45 | 7.840% | $149.3045 | $149.30 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.28 | 9.488% | $211.6184 | $211.62 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.94 | 3.810% | $36.2712 | $36.27 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.79 | 5.288% | $130.336 | $130.34 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.69 | 11.757% | $228.7554 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.56 | 7.859% | $122.4847 | $122.48 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.29 | $928.1873 | $928.19 | $928.15 | $928.20 | |