| 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 | $45.94 | 8.353% | $49.7774 | $49.78 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.48 | 13.867% | $188.4271 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.99 | 10.576% | $260.9483 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.30 | 8.119% | $247.9169 | $247.92 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.64 | 3.228% | $46.081 | $46.08 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.44 | 4.265% | $57.8045 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.92 | 4.688% | $35.5102 | $35.51 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.71 | $886.4654 | $886.47 | $886.50 | $886.40 | |