| 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 | $45.55 | 11.591% | $50.8297 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.50 | 13.856% | $207.7872 | $207.79 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.40 | 9.483% | $42.0415 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.86 | 9.680% | $266.3688 | $266.37 | $266.35 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.54 | 7.384% | $254.0061 | $254.01 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.69 | 12.712% | $39.0998 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.75 | 10.334% | $259.0091 | $259.01 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.29 | $1,119.1422 | $1,119.15 | $1,119.15 | $1,119.10 | |