| 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 | $46.81 | 6.450% | $49.8292 | $49.83 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.58 | 4.663% | $13.1666 | $13.17 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.63 | 13.167% | $31.268 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.97 | 11.400% | $121.3926 | $121.39 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.57 | 9.523% | $9.3861 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.54 | 12.531% | $63.625 | $63.63 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.83 | 11.653% | $105.8805 | $105.88 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $355.93 | $394.5480 | $394.56 | $394.60 | $394.60 | |