| 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 | $45.35 | 6.409% | $48.2565 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.45 | 12.325% | $22.9705 | $22.97 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.85 | 12.338% | $76.2213 | $76.22 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.90 | 7.205% | $117.8183 | $117.82 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.57 | 5.774% | $158.2062 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.79 | 5.316% | $84.0316 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.33 | 13.841% | $146.0922 | $146.09 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.24 | $653.5966 | $653.60 | $653.55 | $653.60 | |