| 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 | $48.92 | 7.177% | $52.431 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.79 | 4.768% | $111.8817 | $111.88 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.58 | 7.500% | $173.6985 | $173.70 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.79 | 3.663% | $145.9471 | $145.95 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.32 | 11.122% | $38.1371 | $38.14 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.66 | 9.361% | $119.9253 | $119.93 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.46 | 6.206% | $195.9076 | $195.91 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.52 | $837.9283 | $837.94 | $838.00 | $837.80 | |