| 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 | $45.89 | 7.249% | $49.2166 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.88 | 9.332% | $88.4277 | $88.43 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.75 | 9.188% | $155.8659 | $155.87 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.65 | 10.259% | $187.0544 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.76 | 12.363% | $145.8022 | $145.80 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.52 | 11.413% | $183.2967 | $183.30 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.95 | 11.433% | $228.3819 | $228.38 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.40 | $1,038.0454 | $1,038.05 | $1,038.05 | $1,038.10 | |