| 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 | $44.37 | 9.860% | $48.7449 | $48.74 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.88 | 5.776% | $157.4793 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.30 | 10.154% | $124.8045 | $124.80 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.39 | 11.638% | $75.2328 | $75.23 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.56 | 11.537% | $190.2375 | $190.24 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.25 | 9.290% | $184.9733 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.74 | 12.799% | $31.2904 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.49 | $812.7627 | $812.75 | $812.80 | $812.70 | |