| 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 | $49.25 | 3.481% | $50.9644 | $50.96 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.32 | 9.432% | $207.1767 | $207.18 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.73 | 9.764% | $99.5889 | $99.59 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.99 | 12.114% | $12.3213 | $12.32 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.56 | 9.667% | $195.8214 | $195.82 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.84 | 7.663% | $98.8777 | $98.88 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.81 | 10.369% | $231.5652 | $231.57 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.50 | $896.3156 | $896.32 | $896.30 | $896.40 | |