| 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 | $45.89 | 7.859% | $49.4965 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.87 | 6.275% | $97.6348 | $97.63 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.42 | 9.811% | $167.3739 | $167.37 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.41 | 10.313% | $186.8813 | $186.88 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.51 | 11.241% | $32.8272 | $32.83 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.44 | 5.715% | $94.5515 | $94.55 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.99 | 4.499% | $247.6522 | $247.65 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.53 | $876.4174 | $876.41 | $876.45 | $876.50 | |