| 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 | $44.33 | 10.469% | $48.9709 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.25 | 4.859% | $108.2669 | $108.27 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.91 | 9.722% | $83.29 | $83.29 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.46 | 10.604% | $208.4443 | $208.44 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.39 | 12.771% | $45.5482 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.43 | 3.148% | $76.7731 | $76.77 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.77 | 6.273% | $136.8477 | $136.85 | $136.85 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.54 | $708.1411 | $708.14 | $708.10 | $708.10 | |