| 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 | $45.82 | 8.863% | $49.881 | $49.88 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.68 | 9.386% | $75.1263 | $75.13 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.34 | 8.480% | $202.1416 | $202.14 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.25 | 4.515% | $93.2796 | $93.28 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.58 | 7.822% | $20.0333 | $20.03 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.47 | 8.384% | $29.7731 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.42 | 4.566% | $74.681 | $74.68 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.56 | $544.9159 | $544.91 | $545.00 | $544.90 | |