| 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 | $47.77 | 4.404% | $49.8738 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.93 | 9.610% | $182.972 | $182.97 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.42 | 11.281% | $235.2703 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.79 | 5.526% | $187.6147 | $187.61 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.97 | 6.567% | $79.8933 | $79.89 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.75 | 9.440% | $204.3792 | $204.38 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.49 | 10.444% | $28.1522 | $28.15 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.12 | $968.1555 | $968.14 | $968.10 | $968.30 | |