| 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 | $48.72 | 9.715% | $53.4531 | $53.45 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.31 | 8.338% | $9.0029 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.80 | 13.539% | $19.0746 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.29 | 7.148% | $237.1078 | $237.11 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.66 | 9.288% | $20.3931 | $20.39 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.76 | 11.773% | $54.5005 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.37 | 4.235% | $52.5032 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $412.91 | $446.0352 | $446.02 | $446.00 | $446.10 | |