| 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 | $44.79 | 6.130% | $47.5356 | $47.54 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.41 | 6.105% | $7.8624 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.74 | 6.444% | $246.6733 | $246.67 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.37 | 9.448% | $56.2234 | $56.22 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.52 | 12.590% | $223.5137 | $223.51 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.57 | 7.295% | $13.487 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.26 | 5.676% | $142.9374 | $142.94 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.66 | $738.2328 | $738.23 | $738.20 | $738.20 | |