| 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 | $45.52 | 8.489% | $49.3842 | $49.38 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.68 | 3.775% | $15.2342 | $15.23 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.63 | 13.456% | $130.0546 | $130.05 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.47 | 4.674% | $188.9052 | $188.91 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.59 | 12.308% | $126.4476 | $126.45 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.31 | 11.141% | $231.5178 | $231.52 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.31 | 10.832% | $220.8993 | $220.90 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.51 | $962.4429 | $962.44 | $962.45 | $962.40 | |