| 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 | $45.32 | 8.336% | $49.0979 | $49.10 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.70 | 5.155% | $179.4996 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.80 | 11.752% | $254.5711 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.61 | 8.402% | $49.4422 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.78 | 6.826% | $214.4852 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.39 | 11.762% | $13.8473 | $13.85 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.79 | 9.524% | $67.6749 | $67.67 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.39 | $828.6182 | $828.62 | $828.60 | $828.60 | |