| 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 | $45.84 | 6.347% | $48.7495 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.48 | 9.825% | $107.0574 | $107.06 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.65 | 11.305% | $218.8813 | $218.88 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.52 | 8.562% | $264.3702 | $264.37 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.42 | 9.372% | $52.9579 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.70 | 11.773% | $276.8617 | $276.86 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.41 | 11.716% | $40.6758 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.02 | $1,009.5538 | $1,009.56 | $1,009.55 | $1,009.70 | |