| 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 | $42.88 | 8.499% | $46.5244 | $46.52 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.52 | 5.220% | $16.3301 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.92 | 4.725% | $229.264 | $229.26 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.91 | 3.626% | $17.5232 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.46 | 7.858% | $67.3681 | $67.37 | $67.35 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.80 | 9.589% | $264.9862 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.89 | 9.191% | $37.0048 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.38 | $679.0008 | $678.99 | $678.95 | $679.00 | |