| 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 | $45.51 | 6.449% | $48.4449 | $48.44 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.70 | 3.270% | $48.2271 | $48.23 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.28 | 13.545% | $86.6121 | $86.61 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.65 | 10.186% | $140.6524 | $140.65 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.68 | 8.762% | $15.9663 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.25 | 3.635% | $251.0558 | $251.06 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.43 | 7.176% | $6.8914 | $6.89 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.50 | $597.8500 | $597.85 | $597.85 | $597.90 | |