| 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 | $46.82 | 5.523% | $49.4059 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.90 | 5.210% | $9.3637 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.72 | 9.351% | $12.8159 | $12.82 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.92 | 8.655% | $237.8675 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.51 | 7.706% | $204.1136 | $204.11 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.33 | 3.266% | $194.4809 | $194.48 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.38 | 6.774% | $39.9121 | $39.91 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.58 | $747.9596 | $747.96 | $747.90 | $748.00 | |