| 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 | $43.99 | 5.688% | $46.4922 | $46.49 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.52 | 6.337% | $102.6365 | $102.64 | $102.65 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.79 | 13.490% | $146.1638 | $146.16 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.98 | 5.572% | $260.7417 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.68 | 7.789% | $268.0497 | $268.05 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.87 | 12.742% | $106.9583 | $106.96 | $106.95 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.39 | 12.768% | $130.123 | $130.12 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.22 | $1,061.1652 | $1,061.16 | $1,061.15 | $1,061.10 | |