| 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 | $45.56 | 6.549% | $48.5437 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.28 | 8.255% | $79.3293 | $79.33 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.49 | 6.483% | $187.9318 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.55 | 4.757% | $234.1843 | $234.18 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.39 | 12.865% | $238.5853 | $238.59 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.74 | 3.796% | $28.793 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.43 | 5.620% | $9.96 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.44 | $827.3274 | $827.32 | $827.40 | $827.30 | |