| 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 | $44.66 | 9.402% | $48.8589 | $48.86 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.80 | 6.478% | $43.443 | $43.44 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.84 | 8.375% | $227.4141 | $227.41 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.34 | 3.857% | $10.7388 | $10.74 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.68 | 12.542% | $87.4226 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.76 | 6.805% | $18.9686 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.62 | 7.361% | $182.1057 | $182.11 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.70 | $618.9517 | $618.95 | $618.90 | $618.90 | |