| 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 | $45.58 | 7.356% | $48.9329 | $48.93 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.70 | 8.745% | $87.7572 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.97 | 6.567% | $254.6632 | $254.66 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.76 | 12.629% | $140.5159 | $140.52 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.93 | 8.306% | $130.9744 | $130.97 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.76 | 6.388% | $178.4765 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.43 | 5.619% | $132.4779 | $132.48 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.13 | $973.7980 | $973.80 | $973.80 | $973.90 | |