| 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 | $49.50 | 3.823% | $51.3924 | $51.39 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.30 | 9.602% | $107.7388 | $107.74 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.31 | 12.580% | $268.2894 | $268.29 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.58 | 4.481% | $41.3536 | $41.35 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.93 | 5.337% | $195.8531 | $195.85 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.25 | 9.600% | $117.546 | $117.55 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.55 | 13.737% | $175.7805 | $175.78 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.42 | $957.9538 | $957.95 | $958.00 | $958.00 | |