| 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 | $45.52 | 8.272% | $49.2854 | $49.29 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.58 | 7.519% | $43.6312 | $43.63 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.92 | 9.417% | $25.0784 | $25.08 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.39 | 6.524% | $113.3309 | $113.33 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.26 | 7.795% | $108.0753 | $108.08 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.33 | 8.239% | $149.727 | $149.73 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.82 | 9.579% | $198.1407 | $198.14 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.82 | $687.2689 | $687.28 | $687.40 | $687.20 | |