| 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 | $45.35 | 8.433% | $49.1744 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.78 | 4.543% | $82.359 | $82.36 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.90 | 5.706% | $176.4233 | $176.42 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.90 | 7.378% | $215.7224 | $215.72 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.38 | 10.662% | $93.3766 | $93.38 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.33 | 13.871% | $77.8081 | $77.81 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.67 | 7.289% | $128.3927 | $128.39 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.31 | $823.2565 | $823.25 | $823.20 | $823.30 | |