| 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 | $45.40 | 8.410% | $49.2181 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.79 | 8.201% | $165.3203 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.67 | 7.821% | $64.3368 | $64.34 | $64.35 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.94 | 8.322% | $9.684 | $9.68 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.92 | 5.781% | $148.0088 | $148.01 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.79 | 13.869% | $253.6887 | $253.69 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.61 | 12.588% | $151.5547 | $151.55 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.12 | $841.8114 | $841.81 | $841.80 | $841.80 | |