| 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 | $43.97 | 13.364% | $49.8462 | $49.85 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.83 | 7.541% | $233.1812 | $233.18 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.33 | 4.758% | $229.7657 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.48 | 4.594% | $136.4743 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.42 | 13.558% | $16.3751 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.49 | 7.157% | $177.3341 | $177.33 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.40 | 13.607% | $251.5259 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.92 | $1,094.5025 | $1,094.51 | $1,094.55 | $1,094.50 | |