| 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 | $45.95 | 5.639% | $48.5411 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.96 | 7.767% | $158.3744 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.67 | 11.752% | $230.9579 | $230.96 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.91 | 5.193% | $207.1355 | $207.14 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.81 | 3.836% | $17.4548 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.88 | 3.493% | $168.5694 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.57 | 8.797% | $267.1728 | $267.17 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.75 | $1,098.2059 | $1,098.20 | $1,098.15 | $1,098.30 | |