| 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 | $49.31 | 9.564% | $54.026 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.77 | 3.836% | $161.7453 | $161.75 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.31 | 13.193% | $46.76 | $46.76 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.80 | 10.637% | $139.1813 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.81 | 11.257% | $78.7811 | $78.78 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.68 | 11.684% | $61.0688 | $61.07 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.80 | 12.448% | $249.4097 | $249.41 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.48 | $790.9722 | $790.98 | $791.00 | $791.00 | |