| 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 | $46.92 | 5.645% | $49.5686 | $49.57 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.49 | 5.496% | $20.5612 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.55 | 9.515% | $203.2051 | $203.21 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.31 | 8.623% | $249.0834 | $249.08 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.59 | 4.626% | $47.699 | $47.70 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.67 | 4.685% | $51.997 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.64 | 8.303% | $163.1476 | $163.15 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.17 | $785.2619 | $785.27 | $785.25 | $785.30 | |