| 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 | $45.70 | 8.514% | $49.5909 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.60 | 10.583% | $184.2313 | $184.23 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.44 | 13.606% | $157.2761 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.95 | 11.521% | $149.3824 | $149.38 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.77 | 8.680% | $34.5276 | $34.53 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.31 | 11.705% | $215.9369 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.25 | 9.300% | $206.8503 | $206.85 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.02 | $997.7955 | $997.80 | $997.90 | $997.80 | |