| 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 | $48.95 | 11.308% | $54.4853 | $54.49 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.39 | 3.313% | $104.7491 | $104.75 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.87 | 7.374% | $94.3495 | $94.35 | $94.35 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.83 | 4.138% | $228.9266 | $228.93 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.42 | 3.124% | $165.4315 | $165.43 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.40 | 4.495% | $38.0362 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.93 | 7.561% | $155.8882 | $155.89 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.79 | $841.8664 | $841.88 | $841.95 | $841.70 | |