| 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 | $45.27 | 8.296% | $49.0256 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.35 | 13.680% | $133.4035 | $133.40 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.37 | 12.155% | $159.6751 | $159.68 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.70 | 11.600% | $39.8412 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.84 | 12.479% | $229.2772 | $229.28 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.54 | 6.465% | $36.773 | $36.77 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.45 | 5.250% | $208.8686 | $208.87 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.52 | $856.8642 | $856.87 | $856.90 | $856.90 | |