| 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 | $43.28 | 7.384% | $46.4758 | $46.48 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.53 | 10.679% | $23.8292 | $23.83 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.58 | 8.820% | $18.0424 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.53 | 5.318% | $47.9513 | $47.95 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.58 | 7.676% | $105.0702 | $105.07 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.65 | 8.476% | $195.9619 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.63 | 10.713% | $85.9465 | $85.95 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $482.78 | $523.2773 | $523.28 | $523.30 | $523.30 | |