| 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 | $45.87 | 7.852% | $49.4717 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.47 | 8.818% | $121.2994 | $121.30 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.30 | 9.712% | $239.5013 | $239.50 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.66 | 8.289% | $176.1429 | $176.14 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.34 | 10.718% | $52.4139 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.61 | 5.568% | $203.3345 | $203.33 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.92 | 11.233% | $250.1853 | $250.19 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.17 | $1,092.3490 | $1,092.34 | $1,092.35 | $1,092.30 | |