| 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 | $45.59 | 6.381% | $48.4991 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.82 | 9.550% | $187.1333 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.31 | 4.354% | $207.988 | $207.99 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.69 | 8.723% | $12.7097 | $12.71 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.39 | 8.369% | $131.5491 | $131.55 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.98 | 6.461% | $259.7435 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.77 | 13.735% | $36.1336 | $36.13 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.55 | $883.7563 | $883.75 | $883.80 | $883.60 | |