| 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 | $45.50 | 7.375% | $48.8556 | $48.86 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.30 | 6.626% | $195.4455 | $195.45 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.76 | 8.844% | $229.3996 | $229.40 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.79 | 7.195% | $216.3088 | $216.31 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.36 | 9.803% | $147.5313 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.58 | 8.700% | $122.3745 | $122.37 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.82 | 5.505% | $100.0398 | $100.04 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.11 | $1,059.9551 | $1,059.96 | $1,059.95 | $1,059.90 | |