| 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 | $46.30 | 7.688% | $49.8595 | $49.86 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.43 | 7.411% | $9.0547 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.69 | 5.573% | $108.4129 | $108.41 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.83 | 6.127% | $164.3164 | $164.32 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.71 | 5.810% | $19.7971 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.55 | 6.686% | $225.6942 | $225.69 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.93 | 3.276% | $22.6484 | $22.65 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.44 | $599.7832 | $599.78 | $599.75 | $599.80 | |