| 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 | $44.73 | 3.625% | $46.3515 | $46.35 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.36 | 5.526% | $48.9219 | $48.92 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.60 | 3.111% | $88.263 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.70 | 8.291% | $240.0811 | $240.08 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.33 | 11.135% | $41.4867 | $41.49 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.86 | 7.147% | $112.3543 | $112.35 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.36 | 5.797% | $232.0763 | $232.08 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.94 | $809.5348 | $809.53 | $809.55 | $809.70 | |