| 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 | $45.47 | 5.467% | $47.9558 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.99 | 7.463% | $268.6468 | $268.65 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.35 | 3.444% | $154.4936 | $154.49 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.25 | 8.776% | $197.1565 | $197.16 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.60 | 4.183% | $8.9597 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.98 | 10.747% | $15.4824 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.90 | 5.722% | $144.7334 | $144.73 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.54 | $837.4282 | $837.43 | $837.45 | $837.50 | |