| 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 | $44.95 | 8.760% | $48.8876 | $48.89 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.54 | 3.658% | $102.1446 | $102.14 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.54 | 5.757% | $177.1853 | $177.19 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.35 | 9.219% | $129.2607 | $129.26 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.51 | 10.540% | $178.5332 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.54 | 9.331% | $238.932 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.40 | 4.612% | $135.3679 | $135.37 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.83 | $1,010.3113 | $1,010.31 | $1,010.35 | $1,010.30 | |