| 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 | $44.29 | 8.855% | $48.2119 | $48.21 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.92 | 4.544% | $104.4604 | $104.46 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.31 | 13.545% | $35.5509 | $35.55 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.32 | 6.372% | $199.256 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.82 | 7.721% | $80.5969 | $80.60 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.26 | 4.857% | $187.9667 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.59 | 6.183% | $117.4278 | $117.43 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.51 | $773.4706 | $773.48 | $773.45 | $773.60 | |