| 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 | $45.70 | 6.457% | $48.6508 | $48.65 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.68 | 11.860% | $8.5908 | $8.59 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.57 | 12.452% | $191.8094 | $191.81 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.56 | 8.758% | $122.418 | $122.42 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.35 | 9.269% | $178.4909 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.44 | 3.854% | $24.3434 | $24.34 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.50 | 12.601% | $222.387 | $222.39 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.80 | $796.6903 | $796.69 | $796.70 | $796.70 | |