| 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 | $44.94 | 6.793% | $47.9928 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.28 | 6.840% | $35.5564 | $35.56 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.80 | 10.124% | $170.472 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.55 | 6.429% | $12.2925 | $12.29 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.54 | 11.858% | $195.237 | $195.24 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.61 | 11.243% | $94.1227 | $94.12 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.46 | 8.490% | $258.7053 | $258.71 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.18 | $814.3787 | $814.38 | $814.35 | $814.40 | |