| 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 | $45.86 | 7.636% | $49.3619 | $49.36 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.51 | 8.449% | $151.2972 | $151.30 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.33 | 11.839% | $104.3793 | $104.38 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.57 | 6.401% | $160.208 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.45 | 4.600% | $54.8627 | $54.86 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.84 | 8.350% | $115.7611 | $115.76 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.84 | 10.330% | $51.6786 | $51.68 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.40 | $687.5488 | $687.55 | $687.55 | $687.70 | |