| 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 | $45.38 | 8.274% | $49.1347 | $49.13 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.38 | 5.798% | $74.4606 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.32 | 8.448% | $258.4533 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.76 | 13.461% | $137.0155 | $137.02 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.70 | 9.670% | $216.8176 | $216.82 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.31 | 13.208% | $6.0113 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.51 | 8.435% | $167.5429 | $167.54 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.36 | $909.4359 | $909.43 | $909.40 | $909.40 | |