| 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 | $46.29 | 7.742% | $49.8738 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.52 | 10.335% | $30.3642 | $30.36 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.57 | 12.844% | $166.5239 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.79 | 7.564% | $184.7842 | $184.78 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.67 | 11.450% | $209.1582 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.99 | 13.373% | $224.4672 | $224.47 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.91 | 4.399% | $195.1322 | $195.13 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.74 | $1,060.3037 | $1,060.29 | $1,060.25 | $1,060.40 | |