| 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 | $46.83 | 5.448% | $49.3813 | $49.38 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.48 | 7.314% | $6.9539 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.32 | 12.345% | $178.9881 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.47 | 10.235% | $127.2884 | $127.29 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.76 | 9.307% | $240.2131 | $240.21 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.69 | 12.371% | $99.6618 | $99.66 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.68 | 4.252% | $71.6003 | $71.60 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.23 | $774.0869 | $774.08 | $774.10 | $774.20 | |