| 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 | $45.85 | 9.663% | $50.2805 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.99 | 5.795% | $102.6106 | $102.61 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.86 | 12.744% | $192.6344 | $192.63 | $192.65 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.71 | 11.797% | $160.6635 | $160.66 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.98 | 8.601% | $248.6746 | $248.67 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.81 | 3.574% | $173.8075 | $173.81 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.89 | 3.229% | $252.7975 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.09 | $1,181.4686 | $1,181.46 | $1,181.45 | $1,181.50 | |