| 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 | $46.43 | 5.690% | $49.0719 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.88 | 8.687% | $77.0373 | $77.04 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.79 | 7.791% | $128.0449 | $128.04 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.25 | 8.452% | $210.668 | $210.67 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.84 | 7.452% | $196.4652 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.96 | 9.688% | $173.2632 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.53 | 7.505% | $130.6508 | $130.65 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.68 | $965.2013 | $965.20 | $965.15 | $965.30 | |