| 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 | $46.73 | 5.135% | $49.1296 | $49.13 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.61 | 6.356% | $41.0641 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.83 | 8.648% | $239.9274 | $239.93 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.36 | 3.202% | $101.5095 | $101.51 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.86 | 11.596% | $192.9048 | $192.90 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.91 | 11.693% | $162.9713 | $162.97 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.31 | 9.530% | $119.7272 | $119.73 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.61 | $907.2339 | $907.23 | $907.25 | $907.20 | |