| 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 | $44.56 | 10.239% | $49.1225 | $49.12 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.43 | 11.687% | $261.8278 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.66 | 5.837% | $141.4617 | $141.46 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.98 | 11.691% | $10.0299 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.59 | 13.523% | $136.8974 | $136.90 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.28 | 13.179% | $154.2403 | $154.24 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.75 | 13.219% | $103.8784 | $103.88 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.25 | $857.4580 | $857.46 | $857.50 | $857.40 | |