| 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 | $45.36 | 6.487% | $48.3025 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.45 | 6.491% | $186.8385 | $186.84 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.74 | 10.480% | $269.284 | $269.28 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.32 | 8.126% | $200.3791 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.72 | 4.327% | $18.4867 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.51 | 5.327% | $58.467 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.58 | 3.780% | $146.9317 | $146.93 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.68 | $928.6895 | $928.69 | $928.75 | $928.70 | |