| 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 | $45.67 | 6.276% | $48.5362 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.25 | 3.707% | $16.8524 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.95 | 9.664% | $249.9791 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.52 | 10.200% | $109.671 | $109.67 | $109.65 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.27 | 12.826% | $10.459 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.45 | 6.869% | $41.0911 | $41.09 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.45 | 8.345% | $211.7603 | $211.76 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.56 | $688.3491 | $688.35 | $688.35 | $688.50 | |