| 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 | $46.29 | 5.600% | $48.8822 | $48.88 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.62 | 13.653% | $23.4352 | $23.44 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.38 | 5.542% | $86.9455 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.46 | 7.201% | $176.3028 | $176.30 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.65 | 10.691% | $52.7443 | $52.74 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.47 | 12.434% | $34.2586 | $34.26 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.68 | 7.655% | $73.9375 | $73.94 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $460.55 | $496.5061 | $496.51 | $496.55 | $496.40 | |