| 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 | $46.52 | 9.182% | $50.7915 | $50.79 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.58 | 3.534% | $106.2052 | $106.21 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.42 | 6.550% | $140.028 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.46 | 11.874% | $54.2141 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.83 | 9.837% | $244.7498 | $244.75 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.32 | 7.672% | $31.5694 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.45 | 12.843% | $160.7449 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.58 | $788.3029 | $788.30 | $788.30 | $788.20 | |