| 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 | $45.50 | 8.385% | $49.3152 | $49.32 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.74 | 9.530% | $167.2961 | $167.30 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.35 | 13.182% | $24.1644 | $24.16 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.61 | 12.601% | $207.8727 | $207.87 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.42 | 6.218% | $209.6956 | $209.70 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.66 | 4.688% | $224.7233 | $224.72 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.48 | 8.466% | $52.5843 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.76 | $935.6516 | $935.65 | $935.60 | $935.70 | |