| 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 | $46.79 | 5.594% | $49.4074 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.73 | 7.565% | $36.2817 | $36.28 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.91 | 11.174% | $227.8066 | $227.81 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.80 | 12.824% | $35.878 | $35.88 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.88 | 13.656% | $144.2067 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.50 | 5.778% | $165.5426 | $165.54 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.64 | 12.653% | $205.7494 | $205.75 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.25 | $864.8724 | $864.88 | $864.90 | $864.80 | |