| 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 | $45.38 | 6.373% | $48.2721 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.53 | 6.199% | $88.708 | $88.71 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.97 | 9.809% | $227.2717 | $227.27 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.80 | 10.196% | $208.05 | $208.05 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.62 | 12.183% | $216.0869 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.85 | 10.386% | $218.3987 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.26 | 3.705% | $80.1225 | $80.12 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.41 | $1,086.9099 | $1,086.91 | $1,086.85 | $1,087.00 | |