| 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 | $45.75 | 8.225% | $49.5129 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.65 | 11.161% | $201.924 | $201.92 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.73 | 10.628% | $95.9477 | $95.95 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.50 | 6.790% | $104.1203 | $104.12 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.62 | 12.543% | $145.8782 | $145.88 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.39 | 9.774% | $110.2021 | $110.20 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.38 | 10.384% | $194.6953 | $194.70 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.02 | $902.2805 | $902.28 | $902.25 | $902.20 | |