| 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 | $44.48 | 9.575% | $48.739 | $48.74 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.62 | 6.680% | $166.0154 | $166.02 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.99 | 9.402% | $41.5618 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.53 | 9.787% | $183.9262 | $183.93 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.36 | 5.355% | $90.9846 | $90.98 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.97 | 5.523% | $167.7499 | $167.75 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.28 | 11.477% | $20.378 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.23 | $719.3549 | $719.36 | $719.40 | $719.30 | |