| 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 | 5.442% | $48.187 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.71 | 6.480% | $53.996 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.70 | 4.533% | $85.4035 | $85.40 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.34 | 6.399% | $12.0656 | $12.07 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.90 | 13.790% | $225.1904 | $225.19 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.42 | 6.599% | $198.7219 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.32 | 11.448% | $226.5961 | $226.60 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.09 | $850.1605 | $850.17 | $850.15 | $850.20 | |