| 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 | $45.95 | 6.539% | $48.9547 | $48.95 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.80 | 12.583% | $41.4305 | $41.43 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.41 | 3.757% | $69.9426 | $69.94 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.92 | 10.630% | $251.0416 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.50 | 7.244% | $145.3156 | $145.32 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.89 | 9.445% | $66.6411 | $66.64 | $66.65 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.88 | 5.599% | $18.8811 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.35 | $642.2072 | $642.20 | $642.25 | $642.10 | |