| 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 | $45.83 | 4.781% | $48.0211 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.65 | 6.627% | $16.6871 | $16.69 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.63 | 8.385% | $173.015 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.75 | 9.759% | $274.1231 | $274.12 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.38 | 4.729% | $47.526 | $47.53 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.59 | 4.154% | $53.733 | $53.73 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.75 | 12.354% | $149.1499 | $149.15 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.58 | $762.2552 | $762.26 | $762.25 | $762.10 | |