| 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 | $47.93 | 9.444% | $52.4565 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.32 | 3.338% | $9.6311 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.67 | 8.768% | $75.7787 | $75.78 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.30 | 8.316% | $248.3686 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.80 | 3.834% | $28.8659 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.64 | 6.770% | $27.3758 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.45 | 10.473% | $48.0005 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $453.11 | $490.4771 | $490.49 | $490.50 | $490.60 | |