| 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 | $44.61 | 9.780% | $48.9729 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.59 | 11.319% | $204.3706 | $204.37 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.86 | 11.837% | $239.1746 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.33 | 12.439% | $161.1588 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.50 | 9.650% | $71.8208 | $71.82 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.32 | 11.744% | $204.8491 | $204.85 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.58 | 12.646% | $133.5756 | $133.58 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.79 | $1,063.9224 | $1,063.92 | $1,063.85 | $1,064.00 | |