| 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 | $48.99 | 4.284% | $51.0887 | $51.09 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.41 | 3.610% | $167.2369 | $167.24 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.38 | 8.669% | $130.8157 | $130.82 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.89 | 8.429% | $67.1067 | $67.11 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.29 | 7.405% | $94.8279 | $94.83 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.97 | 4.852% | $234.837 | $234.84 | $234.85 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.60 | 5.818% | $39.7876 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.53 | $785.7005 | $785.72 | $785.75 | $785.60 | |