| 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 | $45.65 | 7.830% | $49.2244 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.84 | 5.418% | $150.5791 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.58 | 13.636% | $39.2953 | $39.30 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.36 | 9.848% | $261.8337 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.40 | 5.598% | $255.9696 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.28 | 8.430% | $101.1435 | $101.14 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.39 | 5.450% | $155.4228 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.50 | $1,013.4684 | $1,013.46 | $1,013.45 | $1,013.40 | |