| 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 | $44.84 | 9.318% | $49.0182 | $49.02 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.73 | 9.777% | $75.4497 | $75.45 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.48 | 7.210% | $134.5271 | $134.53 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.62 | 9.572% | $186.9517 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.47 | 13.192% | $17.5108 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.66 | 12.398% | $183.9506 | $183.95 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.82 | 5.213% | $73.4597 | $73.46 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.62 | $720.8678 | $720.87 | $720.85 | $720.90 | |