| 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 | $44.71 | 7.832% | $48.2117 | $48.21 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.60 | 5.475% | $165.1739 | $165.17 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.50 | 4.294% | $260.2135 | $260.21 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.51 | 12.247% | $99.3498 | $99.35 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.39 | 6.871% | $50.6462 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.27 | 9.754% | $29.9299 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.57 | 5.812% | $178.3673 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.55 | $831.8923 | $831.89 | $831.85 | $831.80 | |