| 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 | $45.77 | 5.165% | $48.134 | $48.13 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.70 | 10.184% | $34.9283 | $34.93 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.57 | 5.720% | $54.5198 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.79 | 9.174% | $217.027 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.50 | 11.823% | $182.8306 | $182.83 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.37 | 5.526% | $179.7846 | $179.78 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.52 | 12.815% | $266.83 | $266.83 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.22 | $984.0543 | $984.05 | $984.15 | $983.90 | |