| 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 | $45.64 | 7.444% | $49.0374 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.49 | 5.825% | $35.4408 | $35.44 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.44 | 8.741% | $260.3695 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.94 | 10.640% | $228.9584 | $228.96 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.79 | 13.247% | $207.0042 | $207.00 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.59 | 5.739% | $195.1836 | $195.18 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.38 | 6.593% | $196.5362 | $196.54 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.27 | $1,172.5301 | $1,172.53 | $1,172.55 | $1,172.50 | |