| 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 | $45.54 | 7.685% | $49.0397 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.65 | 6.242% | $16.6269 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.27 | 9.574% | $252.316 | $252.32 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.57 | 10.431% | $218.1785 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.49 | 6.822% | $37.9111 | $37.91 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.30 | 10.324% | $215.4628 | $215.46 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.48 | 13.152% | $54.8561 | $54.86 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.30 | $844.3911 | $844.40 | $844.40 | $844.40 | |