| 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 | $48.55 | 3.336% | $50.1696 | $50.17 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.35 | 10.169% | $109.4529 | $109.45 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.55 | 11.443% | $34.0458 | $34.05 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.90 | 10.188% | $105.6703 | $105.67 | $105.65 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.69 | 10.727% | $203.3944 | $203.39 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.98 | 4.563% | $48.0781 | $48.08 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.31 | 12.510% | $188.2405 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.33 | $739.0516 | $739.05 | $739.05 | $739.10 | |