| 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 | $43.26 | 7.517% | $46.5119 | $46.51 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.30 | 5.867% | $55.3684 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.71 | 6.620% | $261.976 | $261.98 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.49 | 10.346% | $126.3351 | $126.34 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.94 | 9.505% | $152.1462 | $152.15 | $152.15 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.96 | 8.209% | $8.6134 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.37 | 5.347% | $187.9074 | $187.91 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.03 | $838.8584 | $838.87 | $838.85 | $838.80 | |