| 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 | $45.51 | 6.771% | $48.5915 | $48.59 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.47 | 6.624% | $21.8259 | $21.83 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.86 | 3.400% | $246.9812 | $246.98 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.36 | 3.169% | $144.808 | $144.81 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.74 | 8.763% | $268.3618 | $268.36 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.80 | 9.336% | $245.7873 | $245.79 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.43 | 8.207% | $5.8756 | $5.88 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.17 | $982.2313 | $982.24 | $982.30 | $982.30 | |