| 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 | $48.75 | 4.699% | $51.0408 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.67 | 3.441% | $228.2633 | $228.26 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.65 | 13.737% | $173.6195 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.86 | 11.429% | $180.359 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.56 | 5.203% | $42.6703 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.35 | 12.798% | $186.5115 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.69 | 10.372% | $82.4368 | $82.44 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.53 | $944.9012 | $944.90 | $944.85 | $944.90 | |