| 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 | $45.43 | 11.844% | $50.8107 | $50.81 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.71 | 5.365% | $189.3514 | $189.35 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.48 | 5.441% | $260.9454 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.44 | 12.434% | $150.0319 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.27 | 12.728% | $142.3416 | $142.34 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.91 | 6.862% | $116.3834 | $116.38 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.26 | 5.872% | $79.6793 | $79.68 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.50 | $989.5437 | $989.54 | $989.60 | $989.50 | |