| 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 | $44.94 | 9.732% | $49.3136 | $49.31 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.41 | 9.704% | $23.4876 | $23.49 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.38 | 10.502% | $8.155 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.34 | 12.213% | $198.9985 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.55 | 5.249% | $207.9194 | $207.92 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.51 | 12.784% | $195.6915 | $195.69 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.55 | 6.582% | $240.3957 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.68 | $923.9613 | $923.97 | $923.95 | $924.00 | |