| 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 | $39.50 | 12.625% | $44.4869 | $44.49 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.37 | 9.607% | $173.5846 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.71 | 3.459% | $96.9514 | $96.95 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.43 | 3.360% | $118.2748 | $118.27 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.49 | 10.785% | $45.9647 | $45.96 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.25 | 12.116% | $96.7001 | $96.70 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.87 | 13.125% | $217.0529 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.62 | $793.0154 | $793.00 | $793.00 | $793.20 | |