| 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 | $43.65 | 12.295% | $49.0168 | $49.02 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.35 | 10.867% | $52.4955 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.33 | 11.149% | $75.9481 | $75.95 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.88 | 13.695% | $243.1709 | $243.17 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.81 | 9.335% | $185.6618 | $185.66 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.26 | 6.779% | $159.3783 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.50 | 12.837% | $77.2933 | $77.29 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.78 | $842.9647 | $842.97 | $842.95 | $843.00 | |