| 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 | $43.84 | 13.727% | $49.8579 | $49.86 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.93 | 13.788% | $86.3992 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.66 | 5.125% | $43.7951 | $43.80 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.37 | 4.350% | $189.2596 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.74 | 8.403% | $236.0367 | $236.04 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.25 | 8.465% | $71.8581 | $71.86 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.78 | 12.234% | $51.3807 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.57 | $728.5873 | $728.60 | $728.60 | $728.70 | |