| 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 | $44.55 | 11.873% | $49.8394 | $49.84 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.54 | 11.234% | $33.9709 | $33.97 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.77 | 7.799% | $7.298 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.90 | 10.500% | $184.4245 | $184.42 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.99 | 12.632% | $264.6739 | $264.67 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.32 | 11.749% | $276.3776 | $276.38 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.41 | 9.758% | $138.7451 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.48 | $955.3294 | $955.33 | $955.30 | $955.30 | |