| 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 | $45.28 | 9.353% | $49.515 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.70 | 8.827% | $87.8234 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.43 | 3.306% | $188.4611 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.93 | 10.810% | $100.7595 | $100.76 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.55 | 8.120% | $49.2487 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.53 | 12.304% | $10.7026 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.37 | 11.770% | $237.3659 | $237.37 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.79 | $723.8762 | $723.88 | $723.80 | $723.90 | |