| 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 | $45.69 | 8.317% | $49.49 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.80 | 10.749% | $172.5469 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.40 | 13.214% | $180.4631 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.98 | 8.352% | $94.2446 | $94.24 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.58 | 7.351% | $15.6518 | $15.65 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.96 | 11.268% | $116.7869 | $116.79 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.64 | 12.411% | $192.9422 | $192.94 | $192.95 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.05 | $822.1255 | $822.12 | $822.15 | $822.10 | |