| 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 | $46.56 | 6.523% | $49.5971 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.80 | 7.508% | $38.4879 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.43 | 7.247% | $194.5782 | $194.58 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.29 | 7.849% | $116.7897 | $116.79 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.57 | 9.862% | $154.433 | $154.43 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.96 | 8.757% | $257.7106 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.79 | 3.217% | $117.4506 | $117.45 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.40 | $929.0471 | $929.05 | $929.10 | $929.10 | |